HR generalists, managers and business partners
Recruitment of HR professionals
HR is our own field, so we know what separates a solid HR generalist from someone who only knows the theory. If you are ready for your first in-house HR hire, we also help you decide what the role should look like.
- 20% of first-year salary
- 90-day replacement guarantee
- Across Canada
Roles we recruit
- HR generalists and HR coordinators
- HR managers
- HR business partners
- Talent acquisition specialists and recruiters
- Payroll and benefits specialists
- HRIS analysts
- Health and safety coordinators
- Directors and VPs of HR (see executive search)
Why these roles are hard to fill
The first HR hire is a big decision
An HR generalist, an HR manager and a fractional HR lead solve different problems. We help you pick the right one before you pay for a search.
Provincial knowledge matters
Employment standards, health and safety and human rights rules differ by province. We test for the rules where your people work.
Designations vary
Common designations are CPHR in most provinces and CHRP or CHRL in Ontario. They help, but practical experience with terminations, investigations and payroll matters more.
Judgment is hard to see in an interview
We use real scenarios: an accommodation request, a harassment complaint, a termination with risk.
How we screen candidates
Role intake
Company size, provinces, what HR work exists today and who does it.
Scenario interview
How the candidate would handle situations you actually face.
Systems check
HRIS and payroll platforms they have used.
References
Managers and colleagues who saw how they handled sensitive cases.
Fee and guarantee
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Professional and technical roles | 20% of first-year base salary |
| Replacement guarantee | 90 days, replacement search at no additional fee |
Prices in CAD before tax. Recruitment fees are a percentage of the hired person's first-year base salary. Exact terms are set in a written agreement before work starts.
Example: for a role with an $80,000 base salary, a 20% fee is $16,000. See pricing.
Common questions
Should we hire an HR person or use an HR subscription?
Under about 50 employees, an HR subscription is often cheaper than a full-time salary. Past that, or when HR work fills most days, a hire makes sense. We will tell you which fits.
Do you hire recruiters for in-house teams?
Yes, talent acquisition specialists and coordinators.
Do you check CPHR, CHRP or CHRL status?
Yes, where the candidate claims a designation, we confirm it with the issuing body.
Hiring, or stuck on an HR question?
Tell us what you need. We reply by email to set up a short free call, and send a written agreement before any work starts.