Interim HR Executive - Management Consuling
Interim HR Executive – Strategic Growth Mandate

Location: Toronto, Canada

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 6 to 9 months

We are currently supporting a dynamic and fast-growing management consulting firm as they enter a critical growth phase. With a trajectory set to triple revenue over the next five years, they are seeking an experienced HR executive to step in during a maternity leave and lead with a strong strategic lens.

The Mandate
This Interim HR Executive will take ownership of the HR function at a pivotal moment, supporting business scale-up while ensuring internal systems, processes, and leadership capabilities are ready to evolve. You’ll work directly with the leadership team to align people strategy with business priorities, optimize organizational design, and elevate talent practices across Canada and the US.

Key Responsibilities
1. Align HR Strategy with Business Objectives

Rapidly gain insight into the business model, leadership dynamics, and growth roadmap

Pinpoint key opportunities to strengthen people operations in a high-growth, consulting environment

2. Build Scalable HR Infrastructure

Assess and optimize HR structure, job architecture, and career progression

Upgrade core HR systems and tools (HRIS, ATS, performance management)

Ensure compliance with employment law across North America

Refine campus and senior hiring strategies, including U.S. market entry





Collaborate on enhancing the employer brand in partnership with marketing

Identify opportunities to improve the onboarding journey for senior talent

4. Embed DEI into Company Practices

Partner with DEI consultants to identify focus areas and co-create action plans

5. Enable Leadership & Organizational Development

Provide coaching and guidance to emerging leaders

Recommend and implement training programs that build management capacity

6. Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Executive Team

Support leadership in navigating complex people-related decisions

Provide insight using existing HR metrics and recommend improvements

Analyze current attrition patterns and identify key drivers

Co-create a retention and engagement plan aligned with business culture and values

What We’re Looking For

Proven track record in an executive HR role within a high-growth consulting, engineering, or technical services firm

Experience building HR foundations in organizations scaling rapidly

Familiarity with both Canadian and U.S. employment landscapes

Ability to operate at a strategic level while empowering internal teams to lead operations

Strong business acumen, executive presence, and change management skills

This is a high-impact interim opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in agile environments and knows what it takes to scale a people function for growth.

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📌 Interim HR Executive – Strategic Growth Mandate (Ontario)
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