We are your HR.

Practical, people-first HR support for growing Canadian businesses. We help you build a confident workplace, without unnecessary complexity.

We are your HR.

Practical, people-first HR support for growing Canadian businesses. We help you build a confident workplace, without unnecessary complexity.

Success Driven by Passion

Entrepreneurs like you are passionate about building something incredible.

You’re focused on keeping employees happy, treating them fairly, and creating value in your business through employees, but can you do all this on your own? The key is to share the load.

Focus on what matters most – innovation, product development, market expansion – while HR experts take on the task of producing and implementing healthy business strategies that keep employees engaged and productive.

A professional and skilled HR team handles time-consuming HR tasks, such as recruitment, talent management, compliance management, and policy development, clearing the way to your goals.

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Elevating Employee Experience

Employees are company lifelines. When staff members feel valued, they achieve more.

Showing, more than telling, works where expressing employee appreciation. Employees who feel safe and happy are motivated to deliver their best.

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HR Policies
Organizational Design
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Coaching

Fractional HR

Embedded HR leadership that scales with your business, providing clarity, continuity, and confident people decisions

Recruitment

Recruitment support that balances skill, fit, and long-term organizational needs

Compensation

Compensation practices built to be fair, competitive, and sustainable as you grow

Pay Equity

Pay equity support that reinforces fairness, transparency, and workplace trust

HR Policies

Clear, practical policies that support consistency and confident decision-making

Organizational Design

Thoughtful role and structure alignment to support clarity, efficiency, and growth

HR Audit

A comprehensive review that helps identify HR risks and strengthen compliance readiness

Coaching

Coaching support that strengthens leadership presence, decision-making, and effectiveness

How We Work With Our Clients

At True North HR, our work starts with listening. We take the time to understand your business, your people, and the challenges that sit beneath the surface. Every organization is different, and effective HR support depends on context, not assumptions.

We believe strong HR outcomes come from collaboration. We work alongside leaders and teams to shape solutions that fit your reality, align with your values, and support long-term success. Our approach is practical and people-first, balancing compliance and clarity with culture and trust. The result is HR guidance that feels grounded, supportive, and genuinely useful, helping you move forward with confidence and build internal HR strength over time.

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Taking You To HR Autonomy

True North HR is a trusted partner in your business journey, from talent acquisition to employee development and beyond. Our skilled team is committed to empowering you so you can drive organizational success on your own. We equip you with the HR knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, leading to a more engaged workforce and long-term success.

We seamlessly integrate efficiency, compliance, innovative solutions, and best practices into your HR operations, creating a foundation for sustained growth.

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What Our
Clients Say

Practical, smart and knowledgable. True North is a breath of fresh air. They listened to our business HR needs and created solutions that worked for us vs. suggesting out of the box pie in the sky HR ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working With True North HR

We partner with small and mid-sized organizations across a range of industries, including growing businesses, established companies, and leadership teams navigating change.
Many clients start with a conversation. We help you clarify priorities, risks, and goals so you can determine what type of support will have the greatest impact right now.
Yes. Some organizations need steady HR partnership, while others engage us for focused initiatives. We adapt our support to match your needs as they evolve.
We support clients across Canada and are experienced in navigating provincial employment considerations while maintaining a consistent people-first approach.
We focus on practical solutions, not generic frameworks. Our team works collaboratively, builds internal confidence, and delivers HR guidance that leaders can actually use, without unnecessary complexity.
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