Human Resources Consultant

BDO; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional consulting firm in the Region of Waterloo is seeking a Human Resources Consultant. This role involves providing tailored HR consulting services, developing client relationships, and delivering high-quality work. Ideal candidates have a degree in Human Resources, 5+ years of HR experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office expectations three days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering HR services.
• Strong working knowledge of Employment Standards Act and OHSA.
• Ability to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Deliver high-quality HR consulting services.
• Assist in development of training for clients.
• Track expenses and time against project budgets.
• Participate in proposal development process.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or post-secondary degree in Human Resources or related field

CHRP or CHRL designation

Job description

Overview

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Human Resources Consultant to join our People Advisory service line where we support clients with customized, practical human resources solutions that help organizations grow and succeed. In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio of external clients, providing both ongoing and project-based HR consulting services tailored to each organization’s unique needs. This position offers hybrid flexibility, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Deliver high quality work and excellent HR consulting services to our clients with respect to full scale HR including, but not limited to, operational HR support, policy review and development, performance management, employee relations, compensation review and analysis (creating wage grids), provide health and safety support and legislative documentation
• Assist in the development and provision of training to clients as required
• Track expenses and time against project budgets
• Participate in the proposal development process
• Develop and prepare materials for external workshops, speaking engagements, and HR communications
• Organize and facilitate meetings in person and virtually
• Enter and maintain records relating to business development activities
• Provide support to the People Advisory team as required
• Demonstrate strong technical and professional knowledge and continuously strive to learn and develop
• Remain current with developments and trends in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge through research and professional development activities
• Flexibility and ability to travel locally to client sites as needed

Success criteria

• You demonstrate BDO\'s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have a diploma or post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related field
• You hold, or are working toward, a CHRP or CHRL designation (considered an asset)
• You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering a wide range of HR services
• You have strong working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, with familiarity in WSIB, labour relations, OHSA, and pay equity audits
• You’re a proactive problem-solver who brings a client-first mindset and adapts quickly to changing needs
• You communicate clearly—both in writing and in person—and tailor your approach to different audiences
• You’re organized, able to manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You’re open to local travel on an as-needed basis, recognizing it may occasionally be required to support client relationships or business needs