LRH - Consultant(e) principal(e), Talents et Culture | Senior Consultant, People & Culture

About Libera HR by Crowe BGK 

At Libera HR by Crowe BGK, we partner with organizations to build strong workplaces through practical, strategic, and people-focused HR solutions. As an extension of our clients' leadership teams, we provide fractional HR support, strategic consulting, compliance expertise, and HR transformation services that help small and medium-sized businesses thrive. 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant, People & Culture to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a consulting environment, and is passionate about helping organizations solve complex people challenges. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Partner, the Senior Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. You will provide both strategic and operational HR support through ongoing fractional HR engagements, project-based consulting, and compliance initiatives. 

This is a hybrid consulting role requiring both virtual and on-site client support. The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling throughout the Greater Montreal area and surrounding regions to support client needs. 

No two days are the same. You'll work directly with business owners and leadership teams to develop practical HR solutions that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with Quebec and Canadian employment legislation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Fractional HR Services 

• Act as the dedicated HR partner for SME clients, providing ongoing strategic and operational HR support. 

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and workplace culture. 

• Coach managers through employee performance, conflict resolution, investigations, and difficult conversations. 

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. 

• Build trusted relationships with clients while serving as an extension of their internal leadership teams. 

HR Consulting Projects 

Lead and support a variety of client projects, including: 

• Performance management program design and implementation 

• Compensation analysis and salary benchmarking 

• Job evaluation and job description development 

• Organizational design and workforce planning 

• HRIS selection, implementation, and optimization 

• Talent management and succession planning 

• Learning and leadership development initiatives 

• HR policy development and employee handbook creation 

• Change management and organizational transformation projects 

HR Compliance & Employment Legislation 

Provide guidance and expertise in areas including: 

• Quebec Pay Equity compliance 

• Bill 90 requirements and workforce training obligations 

• CNESST standards and employment legislation 

• Labour standards and workplace compliance 

• Employment documentation and policy reviews 

• Best practices related to legislative changes affecting Quebec employers 

Client & Project Management 

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining exceptional service delivery. 

• Lead projects from discovery through implementation and follow-up. 

• Identify client needs and proactively recommend HR solutions. 

• Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams across Crowe BGK when appropriate. 

• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• CRHA designation (required) 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field 

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, business partner, or consulting role 

• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) 

• Strong knowledge of Quebec employment legislation and HR compliance 

• Experience leading HR projects from planning through execution 

• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders or clients in a fast-paced environment 

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for travel to client sites throughout Montreal and surrounding areas 

Preferred Skills & Competencies 

• Consulting mindset with strong business acumen 

• Excellent relationship-building and client management skills 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities 

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities 

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills 

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities 

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion 

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach 

Why Join Libera HR by Crowe BGK? 

At Libera HR by Crowe BGK, you'll join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact for our clients. We offer the opportunity to work on diverse projects across industries while helping organizations build stronger workplaces. 

We offer: 

• Hybrid and flexible work environment 

• Diverse and meaningful consulting engagements 

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits 

• Collaborative team culture within the Crowe BGK network

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced HR and business professionals 

• A growing practice where your ideas and expertise will directly contribute to our success 

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex people challenges, and making a tangible impact across multiple organizations, we'd love to hear from you.