Talent & Culture Consultant

Our partner is looking for a Sr. Talent & Culture Consultant based in Canada. This is a client-facing consulting opportunity for an experienced talent and culture professional who enjoys solving complex organizational challenges.

• Lead client engagements from discovery through delivery, conducting research, stakeholder interviews, and workshops and translating findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Develop culture and talent assets, including culture blueprints, cultural narratives, leadership values, employee value propositions, and strategic messaging.
• Build high-quality presentations, strategic models, frameworks, and other materials that guide client decision-making and support business development.
• Establish and strengthen trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities to deepen and expand engagements over time.
• Partner with design, content, digital, and creative specialists to ensure strategic recommendations are translated into effective and engaging activation.
• Design solution frameworks that incorporate thought leadership, project timelines, resource requirements, budgets, cost structures, and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with business development teams to develop solution-oriented proposals for complex, enterprise-level opportunities.
• Guide and educate both internal teams and client stakeholders, communicating complex talent and culture concepts with clarity and confidence.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.

• University degree with a business-focused discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in complex business, consulting, enterprise strategy, or comparable environments.
• Broad HR and talent expertise extending beyond talent acquisition, with experience in areas such as talent management, learning and development, total rewards, employee engagement, or diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures, workplace culture, employee experiences, and organizational dynamics.
• Demonstrated consulting experience, including gathering stakeholder input, shaping strategic recommendations, and delivering practical outcomes.
• Proven ability to operate confidently in client-facing environments and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent and culture initiatives to broader organizational objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics, articulate value propositions, and present recommendations persuasively.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and competing demands.
• High integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to client service.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with project management software is an asset.
• Ability to guide, influence, and educate stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

• Fully remote contract position available to professionals based in Canada.
• Option to work from a downtown Toronto office when preferred.
• Competitive contract compensation commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to diverse industries and large North American and global organizations.
• Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives that influence workplace culture, employee experiences, talent practices, and organizational transformation.
• Close collaboration with multidisciplinary design, content, digital, and creative professionals.
• Meaningful client-facing work with senior stakeholders and enterprise-level organizations.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term contract engagements and future full-time opportunities.
• Inclusive and accessible working environment with accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects designed to improve workplace experiences at scale.