Fractional HR

At Smith Consulting we provide on-demand or part-time, flexible, and scalable solutions for companies aiming to delegate operational and administrative responsibilities. This approach grants access to specialized HR expertise at affordable rates. A part-time skilled team can effortlessly manage different HR functions within the organization, allowing you to concentrate on achieving success.

WSIB Administration

  • Registration and Compliance
  • Claims Management
  • Return-to-Work Programs
  • Accommodation
  • Risk Management

Strategic HR Planning

Incorporates HR practices into business strategies, allowing organizations to enhance their positioning for achieving financial and strategic outcomes. We understand that a business's organizational structure may need to be adjusted to attain greater economy, efficiency, and operational improvements.

  • Organizational Alignment - determine key HR priorities and ensure they are in sync with the organization's Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategy
  • Formulation of HR strategies to bolster organizational objectives
  • HR Evaluation (Gap Analysis)
  • Evaluation of existing resources and optimal use of skill sets - arrange jobs, personnel, and resources to enhance efficiency and address the requirements of new technologies and the evolving market
  • Leverage resources to implement business strategies
  • Reorganization

Policy Design

Aid in creating a systematic framework, establishing the criteria that direct your daily business activities by formulating HR policies that clarify employee expectations and support your organization in fulfilling its legal compliance requirements.

  • Human Resources Risk Management
  • Development of Policies
  • Efficiency in Programs and Processes
  • Organizational Structures
  • Employment Contracts
  • Termination / Severance / Layoff Procedures
  • Employment Laws and Standards
  • Compliance with Human Rights
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – policy and training obligations
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) – policy and training obligations

Employee Relations

Promotes the creation of a workplace characterized by respect, trust, and confidence between management and staff, ensuring that employees at every level feel appreciated for their skills and contributions. Strong employee relations enhance the relationship between the employer and employees, leading to heightened motivation and morale, greater productivity, reduced conflict, and lower turnover.

  • Guidance and Consultation
  • Change Management Strategies
  • Employee Feedback Surveys
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Interpretation of Policies and Employment Law
  • Employee Workplace Training Assistance

Recruitment

Organizations flourish when they have top talent at the helm. It all starts with crafting the perfect job advertisement, which is then followed by effective screening and interviewing to identify the best candidate. Nevertheless, drawing in the right talent is only part of the process — keeping them engaged necessitates careful employer-employee relationships. This connection demands a profound comprehension of human behavior that nurtures a positive and productive workplace culture.

  • Define Job Functions and Responsibilities
  • Sourcing and Engaging Candidates
  • Initial Screening and Shortlisting
  • Conducting Interviews and Selection
  • Onboarding and Employee Retention

Benefits Administration

  • Benefits Enrollment and Communication
  • Vendor Management
  • Market Research

Disability Management

  • Disability Management Programs
  • Policy Development
  • Claims Management
  • Return-to-Work Programs
  • Accommodations