Hi, I’m Avery, the Founder and CEO of Bloom. We’re a workplace consultancy that collaborates with founder-led, growing small to mid-sized companies that are bold enough to prioritize strong people systems from the start. Our clients understand that inclusive, high-performing workplaces don’t happen by chance—they’re committed and care deeply, but aren’t quite ready for a full-time HR hire.

That’s where you come in.

We’re hiring for a contract position (3–4 days per week) where you’ll serve as a fractional HR partner for one of our clients. You’ll help design and implement people systems that lay the groundwork for thriving, high-performing cultures. This role combines meaningful, strategic work with hands-on day-to-day responsibilities, all with the support of the Bloom collective behind you.

Who We Are

Bloom isn’t your typical HR consultancy. We work with founder-led, purpose-driven companies that have made the smart decision to invest in their people early. Our clients—typically businesses with 10–150 employees—know that building intentional, inclusive cultures takes effort and expertise.

They’re committed to creating strong, scalable people systems that reflect their values, but don’t yet need a full-time HR team member. What they need is a trusted partner to help them build it right from the beginning.

That’s where we come in.

We embed as fractional HR and DEI partners, offering leadership coaching, HR advisory, recruitment support, and hands-on help building inclusive policies, systems, and processes. Whether it’s helping with a first hire, crafting progressive policies, or guiding a founder through a complex team issue—we’re there, doing the work that shapes human-first, high-performing workplaces.

We don’t believe in quick fixes or corporate buzzwords. We believe in co-creating better workplaces with bold leaders who want to do things differently.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Talent & HR Advisor to join us on a contract basis (3–4 days per week). This role is connected to a long-term client engagement and offers the chance to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organization.

This is a remote-first position open to candidates based in Ontario, Canada, with occasional in-person client meetings as needed.

If you’re an experienced HR professional passionate about workplace culture and talent strategy, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

– Co-develop HR systems: Help design and implement modern, people-centered HR policies and processes.
– Lead HR strategy: Advise leadership on hiring plans, culture building, and navigating team dynamics.
– Manage day-to-day HR tasks: From onboarding to employee relations and policy updates, you’ll handle both strategy and execution.
– Coach leaders: Support founders and managers in becoming thoughtful, effective people leaders.
– Lead recruitment: Manage full-cycle hiring with a focus on inclusive candidate experiences.
– Advise on people operations: Help build compensation frameworks, performance systems, and other tools for sustainable growth.
– Adapt quickly: Switch between strategic and tactical work with ease in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Bring

– Experience as a solo HR leader in a growing company, comfortable with ambiguity.
– Ability to shift focus easily and stay grounded.
– Passion for supporting small to mid-sized business owners and shaping their culture.
– A thoughtful, curious approach—asking questions to understand each client’s unique context.
– High integrity and strong follow-through.
– Comfort working independently and collaboratively with a values-aligned team.
– Openness to occasional in-person client meetings and appreciation for remote-first flexibility.
– Optimism about the future of work and a track record of implementing progressive HR practices.
– Discretion and trustworthiness, with a deep respect for confidentiality.
– A human-centered, empathetic leadership style.
– Ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.

What We’re Looking For

– Proven experience building and executing HR strategies in small to mid-sized companies.
– Confidence acting as the primary HR partner while leveraging team support.
– Strong recruitment skills with a people-first, inclusive approach.
– Ability to coach leaders and handle sensitive conversations with care.
– Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
– Passion for inclusive workplace design and modern HR practices.
– High integrity, trust, and discretion.

Compensation, Location & Hours

– $40–$45 per hour. This is a contractor role, either through your corporation or as an independent contractor.
– We’re fully remote and encourage you to work where you do your best work. However, client meetings require a quiet, secure, and private workspace.
– Clients for this role operate in Eastern Standard Time, so you’ll need to be available from 9am–5pm ET.

Interview Process

– Round 1: 30-minute video interview with Avery Francis (Founder & CEO)
– Round 2: 45-minute video interview with Erica (Sr. HR Advisor)
– Take-home assignment
– Round 3: Final video interview with Avery Francis
– Reference checks
– Offer

More About Us: Fractional Work, Full Support

– You’ll be the face of HR for the client, but never alone. At Bloom, we work fractionally but as a team. Our Advisors support each other, share resources, and grow together.
– You’ll have a say in which clients we work with and how we work with them. We prioritize values alignment—for us and for you.
– Fractional work is intentional. It’s for people who want meaningful work, variety, and flexibility without being tied to a 40+ hour workweek. It requires agility, independence, and collaboration. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. While we can’t connect with every applicant individually before interviews, our structured process helps reduce bias and ensures we select candidates based on skills, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Bloom is dedicated to equity and inclusion in hiring. If you have a disability and need accommodations during the application process, please contact agnes@buildwithbloom.com. We’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met at every stage. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from historically marginalized communities.

We know there are many great opportunities out there—thank you for considering Bloom as part of your journey.

Ready to grow? Apply now!