HR Consultant - Mergers & Acquisition, Contract

Status: Full time, Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Number of positions: 1

Contract Start date: ASAP

Contract length: 6-months
Internal Application Deadline: 23 July 2025

The Position:
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant to support the assessment of HR needs for a newly acquired company. This role will play a critical part in assessing current state HR practices, processes, systems and programs, identifying gaps and opportunities for alignment, managing change and contributing to building a smooth transition plan.  The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background with knowledge of HR operations, HR policy and employee relations and skills in process analysis and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and execute a plan to review and assess current state HR of a newly acquired company. 
• Conduct a review of HR policies, processes, compensation, benefits, and organizational structure partnering with LifeLabs HR team members to gather appropriate data, assess current state, conduct a gap analysis and develop recommendations.
• Facilitate employee communication and change management to ensure a smooth transition for any required changes.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and employee feedback.
• Act as a liaison between leadership, HR teams, and employees during the transition period.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience working with applicable legislation, HR policies, HR best practices, and change management principles.Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking to lead HR integration, aligning policies and operational processes.
• Strong communication, project management, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions is an asset. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.