HR Talent Advisor

About Plus Company

Plus Company is a global network of entrepreneurial agencies built around the belief that bold ideas can become reality. The company operates with about 3,000 employees across 20 agencies in 12 countries spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The culture emphasizes independence, experimentation, and collaborative growth.

Role Summary

The HR Talent Advisor, Employee Experience acts as a trusted HR partner for employees across multiple agencies in the Toronto office. Reporting to the Talent Director, Employee Experience, this person provides guidance across the full employee journey, helps apply workplace policies consistently, reduces organizational exposure, and supports initiatives that strengthen culture and engagement.

Employee Relations and Advisory Support

• Act as the main advisor for managers and employees dealing with sensitive workplace issues, conflict handling, and performance concerns.
• Manage complex leave situations such as maternity, STD, and LTD, while ensuring legal compliance, a supportive experience, and smooth reintegration back to work.
• Support new hires through onboarding and orientation so they receive a strong first impression and an effective start.
• Handle resignations and exits, including severance estimates, termination documentation, and coordination with legal partners when necessary.
• Explain and apply company policies and Ontario employment standards fairly across different business groups.

Talent Development and Performance Management

• Coordinate the annual performance review cycle with the Talent Director.
• Coach managers on delivering feedback, conducting reviews, and managing performance improvement plans effectively.
• Support engagement and culture programs using employee feedback, surveys, and data to help strengthen performance and retention.

Projects and Cross-Functional Support

• Partner on national and regional talent projects and help scale HR best practices across offices in Quebec, Toronto, and Vancouver.
• Respond to questions received through the HR shared inbox.
• Assist with audits and documentation upkeep.
• Work with center-of-excellence teams to support client group needs.
• Provide backup support to teammates when needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, along with at least 3 years of progressive HR experience. Experience at an advisor level, or moving into that level, is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of Ontario employment standards, human rights law, and health and safety requirements is important, along with the ability to coach stakeholders, interpret data, and communicate HR insights clearly.

Additional Requirements and Working Style

• Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and mediate conflicts with empathy.
• Comfort using HRIS data and metrics to identify trends and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working in a team-oriented environment.
• Entrepreneurial approach with an interest in finding solutions where gaps exist.
• Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information responsibly.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Curiosity about using AI tools to improve client work and business outcomes.

Compensation

The expected annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience. This is a new opening.

What the Role Offers

• An innovative, entrepreneurial environment that values individuality and fresh thinking.
• Hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours, and a short-term work-from-anywhere option in other regions.
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks, plus 1 extra week during the holidays.
• Agency summer days, with policy details varying by campus and agency.
• Modern shared workspaces with coffee and snack areas, close to public transit, shopping, and dining.
• Dog-friendly offices, play rooms for families, and wellness rooms in select locations.
• Team events such as holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, and speaker sessions.
• In-house learning and development sessions, plus annual career and growth discussions.
• Access to internal opportunities across all agencies.
• Internal equity, diversity, and inclusion groups, programs, and employee resource group participation.
• Flexible benefits, including a wellness spending account that can be used for gym memberships, pet care, education, and other eligible expenses.
• Mental health support with virtual therapy, therapist-guided iCBT, live therapy, and 24/7 access to health clinicians.
• Dedicated play rooms and wellness spaces for family and personal needs.
• Responsible sick and personal absence days to cover emergencies or personal obligations.
• Maternity leave top-up program.

Additional Information

This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is an on-site full-time position. The posting expires on 08/03/2026. The employer states that interviews may be supported by an AI note-taking tool to help ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process. Plus Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the interview process when needed. An employee and applicant privacy notice is also provided by the employer.