Fractional HR Consultant
Role Type: Fractional / Part-Time (Contract-to-Hire)
Focus: HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and Employee Experience
Location: Remote- Occasional Client Visits & Office Days Required
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-energy Fractional HR Consultant to manage the day-to-day HR operations for a portfolio of Canadian clients. This is a mid-level role designed for an HR professional who excels at "keeping the engine running"—ensuring employees are paid accurately, benefits are managed seamlessly, and HR initiatives are executed with precision.
You will act as the dedicated HR point of contact for several businesses, providing them with the infrastructure of a large HR department on a fractional basis.
Key Responsibilities
Manage different aspects of HR for a number of different clients
1. Full-Cycle Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Payroll Execution: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for various clients (using platforms like Rise, Humi, Wagepoint, or ADP). Ensure compliance with provincial tax withholdings and ROE filings.
- Benefits Management: Act as the Plan Administrator for client benefit programs. Handle enrollments, terminations, and employee inquiries regarding coverage.
- Annual Filings: Assist with EHT (Employer Health Tax), Workers' Compensation (WSIB/WCB) reporting, and T4 reconciliations.
2. Employee Relations & Support
- Internal Helpdesk: Serve as the first point of contact for all employee questions regarding policies, pay, and workplace concerns.
- Onboarding/Offboarding: Coordinate the full lifecycle of an employee, ensuring a professional "day one" experience and compliant exit interviews.
- HRIS Maintenance: Keep all digital employee files up-to-date and ensure data integrity within the client's HRIS.
3. HR Initiatives & Projects
- Policy Implementation: Roll out HR initiatives such as performance review cycles, health and wellness programs, or training sessions.
- Compliance Audits: Regularly review client folders to ensure all mandatory Canadian training (AODA, OHSA, Workplace Violence) is completed and documented.
- Handbook Support: Update and maintain Employee Handbooks to reflect current provincial standards.
4. Client & Office Presence
- Client Visits: Occasional Travel to client sites to maintain visibility, host "HR Office Hours," and build rapport with the team.
- Internal Collaboration: Attend meetings at our home office to sync on client progress and shared HR resources.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in Canada.
- Payroll Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations and at least one major cloud-based payroll software.
- Designation: CHRP is preferred.
- The "Fractional" Skillset: Ability to switch contexts quickly between Client A (Tech) and Client B (Manufacturing) without missing a beat.
- Communication: Patient and empathetic communication style for handling sensitive employee questions.
Why This Role?
- Career Growth: This role is designed to grow into a Full-Time HR Business Partner position as you take on more clients and higher-level advisory work.
- Variety: You won't get bored. You'll see behind the curtain of several different companies and industries.
- Flexibility: Balance your professional life with a remote-first environment while still enjoying the social aspect of occasional office and client visits.
