
Title of Role: Senior Human Resources Consultant
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Role Type: Contract Consulting
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Level: Various
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Location: Ottawa & Surrounding Area - Remote Work w/on Site Client Work
About TAP Strategy
TAP is devoted to helping individuals, teams, and businesses tap into their Talent & Potential for success.
TAP consists of two boutique-style organizations: TAP Strategy & HR Consulting and TAP Institute.
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Visit our websites to learn more about what we do for each brand.
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TAP is in its 20th year in business, and we continue to reach new heights each and every year. The TAP team is made up of a team of driven and dedicated certified HR professionals and coaches, employees, and other specialists.
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We, at TAP, encourage innovative ideas and approaches for leading edge programs, guidelines, tools and approaches for all work, and we continue to expand our services in new sectors and in new markets.
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TAP is seeking a self-driven and like-minded HR-based professional to join our team to support that growth.
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HR Consultant Role Summary
As a project lead or in collaboration with the Senior Partners and/or other members of the team, the HR Consultant is responsible for performing HR Consulting in support of both internal and external clients, HR-based and L&D responsibilities of various complexities, along with participation in new business development activities.
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What you can expect:
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Opportunity to work in a business focussed on teamwork and collaboration
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Challenging work and learning in a highly professional environment.
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How we work and delivery quality solutions is just as important as what we are delivering
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To lead some work and to support some work.
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Liaise with clients and partners as needed. Attend client meetings and/or presentations virtually or in-person.
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Some travel, mainly in and around the National Capital/Ottawa, and Toronto regions or around where you are located.
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What is in it for you:
You will be joining a growing organization with an expanding list of amazing clients, a strong brand, and a reputation for quality work. The role also offers opportunities to grow your practice as an HR professional, continue learning, and take on new types of work as TAP expands its services and reach.
We will count on you to:
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Provide the highest quality client service.
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Recommend and be open to changes, improvements, and/or innovative approaches.
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Remain highly responsive to client and TAP needs.
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Lead, support, and/or assist project work.
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Adhere to timelines and scope of projects, utilizing project management principles.
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Perform outreach to clients and potential clients for business development.
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Develop or assist in the development of tools, templates, guidelines and processes.
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Provide direct telephone service to clients through the TAP Strategy HR TAPhelpline (we are not a call centre).
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Research and write reports.
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Demonstrate a strong work ethic and teamwork approach.
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What you need to have:
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Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience.
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An HR designation (CHRP, CHRL, CHRE or equivalent).
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Strong and extensive knowledge of up-to-date human resources practices, trends, and national and provincial workplace and employment legislation.
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Demonstrated experience in:
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Developing Human Resources programs and related guidelines, tools, and templates, such as performance management and development programs, competency architectures/frameworks, recruitment/talent acquisition, job description writing, among others.
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Facilitating and developing presentations, workshops, and programs.
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What makes you stand out:
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You have a BA or other relevant degree.
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Relevant education, certifications, and experience
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Bilingualism (French & English) is a very strong asset.
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Demonstrated experience in:
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Performing organizational reviews, encompassing concepts of organizational design and development.
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Providing high-level advice and guidance for complex issues for best risk mitigation.
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HR and governance policy and report writing.
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Demonstrated ability to use AI tools responsibly to support research, analysis, writing, project work, and problem-solving, while applying sound judgment, confidentiality, privacy, and human oversight.
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Your differentiators:
How you work will matter as much as what you know. In this role, your differentiators will come through in the way you show up for clients, collaborate with the TAP team, apply judgment, and take ownership of high-quality work.
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You love being part of an elite team – and it shows.
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You obsess over client service (both inside TAP and with our clients) and understand the nuances in words and communications of any kind.
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You adhere to the DWYSYWD way. You demonstrate strong self-accountability.
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You have the capacity to think both strategically and about the detail and nuances while keeping the big picture in mind.
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You are a quick thinker, a sponge, creative and innovative; you like to ‘think outside the box’.
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You seek and value peer reviews and others’ input, expertise and feedback for best outcomes and personal development demonstrating a willingness to learn from others.
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You understand and will maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of TAP work; and you can be security clearance.
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You are approachable, are serious about the quality of your work, and have a sense of humour.
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To Apply
If you feel this role is right for you, you meet the qualifications, and you are excited about working in a client-focused consultancy team environment, please send us your cv and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements above. Clicking on the “Start Now” button. The subject line of your email should quote the reference number TAP-2026-08.
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While we would like to respond to all applicants, only those who are to be considered further will be contacted.
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TAP respects employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. If you require accessibility accommodation during this process – please let us know and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.
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TAP may use AI as a support tool during the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by a TAP team member, and all interviews and communications are conducted by an actual person.
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*Additional details can be provided during the pre-screening process.
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