Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid) 3 days on site

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

12-Month Contract

Full-Time Senior Consultant, People Strategy & Operations to provide VP-level leadership and strategic oversight for a dynamic, national organization. This is a high-impact, 12-month consulting opportunity for an experienced HR executive who brings a strong combination of operational leadership, financial acumen, compensation expertise, and strategic transformation experience. This role requires a commercially minded HR leader who can operate independently, confidently oversee complex compensation programs, and translate financial and workforce data into actionable business recommendations.

You'll play a critical role in overseeing management incentive compensation (MIC), strengthening compensation governance, advancing pay equity initiatives, and driving talent development and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing the operational demands of an established HR function and leading strategic initiatives that require executive-level judgment, strong prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established People and Learning Enablement function, partner with senior executives, and drive meaningful enterprise-wide initiatives.

This role offers a unique combination of senior-level operational accountability and strategic project leadership, making it ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, developing high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results. Senior HR Leadership & Operational Oversight Lead and coach three direct-report managers responsible for a broader team of approximately 23 employees, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President, People and other senior executives, providing sound judgment and recommendations on complex people matters.

Balance competing operational priorities and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring critical deliverables remain on track without compromising day-to-day HR service delivery. Strengthen management effectiveness through coaching, performance feedback, capability development, and proactive problem-solving. Provide senior-level oversight of the organization's compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, internal equity, market competitiveness, and financial sustainability.

Oversee and provide strategic direction to the Senior Compensation Manager, critically reviewing compensation analyses, recommendations, financial models, and proposed program changes. programs, including incentive planning, performance measures, payout calculations, financial implications, and approval processes. Bring demonstrated experience managing MIC processes, with the ability to independently evaluate incentive compensation methodologies, challenge assumptions, identify risks, and ensure program integrity. Analyze compensation costs, trends, and workforce data to identify financial risks, cost implications,



and opportunities for improved decision-making.

Provide oversight of compensation structure reviews, salary planning, pay equity compliance, and the implementation of revised compensation programs. Strategic HR Transformation & Enterprise Initiatives Lead organization-wide initiatives related to job architecture, job evaluation, job descriptions, and pay equity, partnering with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure consistency, compliance, and internal equity. Partner with business leaders to identify critical roles, strengthen succession pipelines, and align talent strategies with future workforce requirements.

Assess payroll governance, process controls, and documentation, identifying opportunities to improve compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management. Establish clear priorities, timelines, ownership, and success measures for concurrent HR initiatives, proactively managing dependencies and competing business demands. Lead change management activities to support the successful implementation and adoption of new HR programs, processes, and organizational practices.

Evaluate the strengths, development needs, and effectiveness of the management team, providing actionable coaching and targeted development recommendations. Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the People and Learning Enablement functions. Support managers in addressing performance challenges, developing team capabilities, and building sustainable operating practices.

Ensure talent development, employee learning, and leadership capability-building initiatives remain aligned with business needs and organizational priorities. Develop and present executive-level dashboards, financial analyses, HR Committee materials, and strategic recommendations that support informed decision-making. Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and senior business leaders to ensure compensation and people initiatives are financially sound, compliant, and operationally effective.

Provide clear, data-driven recommendations on compensation investments, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent priorities. Communicate complex HR and financial matters with confidence and credibility, influencing decisions at the executive level. 1215+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience , including significant experience in a senior HR leadership role such as Vice President, Senior Director, or equivalent. Proven experience independently leading HR operations and managing managers within a complex, multi-functional HR environment.

Demonstrated ability to oversee established HR teams while simultaneously delivering strategic transformation initiatives. Strong compensation and financial acumen ,



including hands-on experience with compensation budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cost analysis, and the interpretation of financial data to inform business decisions. Direct experience managing Management Incentive Compensation (MIC) programs , including incentive plan administration, financial oversight, performance measures, payout governance, and related approval processes.

Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level oversight of compensation professionals, critically evaluate compensation recommendations, challenge financial assumptions, and ensure sound governance. Strong understanding of compensation strategy, pay equity, salary structures, incentive programs, and related regulatory and compliance requirements. Demonstrated success in assessing team capabilities, coaching managers, addressing performance gaps, and implementing practical development solutions.

Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives related to talent management, succession planning, job architecture, organizational effectiveness, or HR transformation. Solid business partnership skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and collaborate effectively with Finance and other corporate functions. University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.

Professional designation such as CHRL, CHRE, CCP, CPA, or a related credential is considered an asset. Availability to commit full-time to a 12-month consulting assignment, with the ability to quickly integrate into the organization and deliver immediate value. You're an established, VP-level HR leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution.

You have the confidence and experience to independently oversee a sizeable HR function, lead through managers, and hold your team accountable for results. You bring more than traditional HR generalist or compensation benchmarking experience. You understand the financial drivers behind compensation decisions, have directly managed management incentive compensation processes, and are comfortable challenging the work of senior compensation professionals.

You're equally effective navigating complex financial discussions, coaching management teams, and advancing strategic initiatives. Above all, you're a credible, commercially minded HR executive who can step into a complex environment, establish trust quickly, and deliver measurable results throughout a 12-month assignment. If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy.

Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications. #

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