HR Consultant - Talent

We are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to support a dynamic environment through a Contract engagement. This role will provide strategic and hands-on guidance to strengthen recruitment practices, improve team effectiveness, and build more consistent people processes across the HR function. The successful candidate will work closely with a small HR team to identify opportunities for improvement, coach staff on sound talent practices, and help create greater visibility and structure within the hiring lifecycle.Responsibilities:

• Assess current HR and recruitment operations to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve overall function performance.
• Review team structure and working relationships across the HR department to recommend practical approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with HR leaders and advisors to strengthen talent acquisition practices, including intake, pre-screening, candidate evaluation, and hiring coordination.
• Provide coaching and guidance to HR team members on recruitment best practices, interviewing approaches, and consistent candidate assessment methods.
• Help define clearer workflows, service expectations, and accountability measures to improve transparency throughout the hiring process.
• Analyze skill levels within the HR team and highlight development needs that support stronger delivery across people programs.
• Advise on the alignment of responsibilities between talent acquisition, total rewards, and broader HR functions to reduce overlap and confusion.
• Support the implementation of improved people processes and technology-related recruitment practices as the organization modernizes its HR approach.