Senior Talent & Culture Consultant, Contract

Nexus Communications

. Leading client engagements through research, interviews, and workshops, then translating findings into insight reports that shape strategy .

Posted 4/21/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading client engagements through research, interviews, and workshops, then translating findings into insight reports that shape strategy
Developing core culture assets - culture blueprints and narratives, leadership values, EVPs, and key messaging that bring strategy to life
Building presentations and strategic models that guide client work and support new business pursuits
Growing client relationships built on trust, expanding the account over time
Partnering with design, content, digital, and creative teams to ensure strategy translates into activation with craft and fidelity
Designing solution frameworks that embed thought leadership, propose timelines, mobilize internal and external resources, and include budgets and cost structures
Partnering with business development to craft solution-based proposals for enterprise-level engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Broad HR expertise beyond talent acquisition - at least 5 years across areas like talent management, learning and development, total rewards, employee engagement, or DE&I
Strong business acumen from complex organizations, consulting, or enterprise strategy environments
Proven consulting skills, including partnering with senior stakeholders to gather input, shape strategy, and deliver results
Comfort in client-facing settings at every level of an organization, including the C-suite
Deep understanding of organizational structures, culture, and dynamics
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to clarify complexity, identify value propositions, and articulate solutions clearly
Composure under pressure, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities
High integrity, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to client service
A self-starter mindset - you thrive in fast-paced environments and work well both independently and as part of a team
The ability to guide and educate internal teams and client stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
University degree with a business focus
At least 5 years in complex business, consulting, or enterprise strategy environments
Demonstrated expertise in complex talent and HR topics
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Experience with project management software is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementlearning and developmenttotal rewardsemployee engagementdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)consulting skillsorganizational structuresproject management

Soft Skills

business acumenclient-facing skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcomposure under pressureintegritysound judgmentself-starter mindsetteam collaborationguidance and education