HR Consultant who combines exceptional technical HR knowledge with sound judgment, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping leaders make informed people decisions. This is a highly consultative role where you'll serve as the trusted subject matter expert on employment legislation, workplace policies, employee relations, and HR best practices. You'll be the first call when managers need advice on sensitive employee matters, policy interpretation, or legislative compliance.

Advising leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, progressive discipline, investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns. Supporting managers through performance improvement plans, coaching conversations, and documentation. Providing guidance on terminations, restructures, severance considerations, and risk mitigation while ensuring legislative compliance.

Acting as the organization's internal expert on HR policies and recommending updates to align with evolving legislation and best practices. Advising employees and leaders on benefits programs, disability management, return-to-work planning, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), retirement programs, leaves, and accommodation processes. Interpreting and applying company policies consistently while balancing legal requirements with business needs.

Developing HR resources,



templates, and educational materials that help leaders confidently manage their teams. Coaching managers to strengthen leadership capability and improve employee engagement. 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a consultative HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or HR Consultant role. Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters with confidence and discretion.

Solid understanding of performance management, investigations, accommodation, disability management, and termination processes. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex legislation in practical, easy-to-understand language. Strong influencing and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.

You don't rush to provide an answer-you ask thoughtful questions, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations grounded in legislation and best practices. This is more than a traditional HR role- it's an opportunity to become the trusted advisor leaders rely on every day. You'll work on meaningful employee issues, influence organizational decisions, and make a real impact on workplace culture while partnering with an experienced leadership team that values strategic HR expertise. #

📌 Human Resources Employee Relations Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 Options Consulting Solutions
📍 Toronto