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Helping businesses build high performing teams through strategic HR solutions. Great businesses are built by great people and successful people strategies don't happen by chance. I'm an HR professional with 5+ years of experience partnering with business leaders to improve recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, onboarding, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. I've supported organizations through every stage of the employee lifecycle, helping leaders make informed people decisions while creating positive employee experiences. Throughout my career, I've successfully: ✔ Led full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition ✔ Managed employee relations and conflict resolution ✔ Developed HR policies and documentation ✔ Coordinated onboarding and employee training programs ✔ Supported performance management initiatives ✔ Generated HR reports and people analytics to support leadership decisions ✔ Improved HR processes and operational efficiency ✔ Partnered with cross-functional leaders to align HR with business goals My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution. Whether you need someone to recruit top talent, build HR processes from scratch, improve employee engagement, create HR documentation, or support day to day people operations, I bring professionalism, organization, and a business first mindset to every project. My areas of expertise include: • Human Resources Consulting • HR Business Partnering • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Employee Relations • Performance Management • HR Policies & Procedures • Onboarding & Offboarding • Organizational Development • HR Analytics & Reporting • HR Process Improvement • Learning & Development • HR Administration • Project Management and Coordination • People Operations I hold professional certifications in HR, HR Analytics, Project Management, and Data Analytics, enabling me to combine people expertise with data driven decision making. If you're looking for an HR professional who is proactive, detail oriented, collaborative, and committed to helping your business grow through its people, I'd love to work with you. Let's talk!

Strong communication creates opportunities. Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching an idea, speaking on stage, or building your professional presence, how you communicate matters. I help professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and speakers communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact—without sounding rehearsed or unnatural. My coaching is practical, supportive, and focused on real transformation you can see immediately. With 10+ years of experience, I’ve coached professionals and keynote speakers to strengthen delivery, audience engagement, and executive presence. I’m also: * Speaker on *“Speak with Confidence. Communicate with Impact.”* * Creator of Teen Talk, a public speaking program now in its 4th year at international schools * Lead Organizer of the 2nd edition of TEDxCabarete * Lead Organizer of the 3rd edition of TED-Ed Student Talks Clients work with me to: * Speak with confidence and authority * Eliminate filler words and nervous habits * Deliver engaging presentations and pitches * Improve storytelling and audience connection * Strengthen leadership communication and executive presence My coaching is direct, actionable, and highly personalized. Every session includes practical feedback, real-time coaching, and tools you can immediately apply in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations. Whether you’re preparing for a keynote, an important pitch, or simply want to become a more confident communicator, I’ll help you deliver your message in a way that people remember. If you’re ready to communicate with greater confidence and impact, let’s connect.

I’m a senior level, Canadian HR Consultant with over 20 years experience in the following: * Canadian HR Compliance, including provincial Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights Codes * Structuring workflow processes and employee organizational designs for maximum efficiency * Global workforce management, including remote or distributed workforces * Employee relations and difficult employee situations (harassment, substance abuse, unsafe work practices, employee injuries, workplace theft, and performance issues) * Employee agreements, contracts, handbooks, and policies and procedures * Recruiting for full-time employees, including globally * Recruiting for contract/freelance workers, including international offshore workers * Multiple startups, including setting up fully functioning HR departments from nothing * Remote worker relations and workflow, including with overseas workers * Workflow analysis and improvement * KPIs and worker accountability * AI and the workplace coaching, including employee rollout and education * Employee training, development, and enablement * Strategic HR and future planning * CEO and executive coaching 🕥 TIME ZONE: PT time zone all year, UTC/GMT - 7 (Vancouver, CANADA) 🕥 👍Client Testimonials: "Fabulous HR professional. Highly recommend." "Joan provided straight up, no-nonsense advice on our situation. It was exactly what we needed." "Joan was amazing. A first-rate professional." "Thank you so much. I’m really grateful for all the practical and insightful help and guidance you’re providing us. " "Thank you so much for this and providing simple to understand and well-structured documents.” "Joan is fantastic to work with! She completes everything quickly and with impressive attention to detail. Her well-thought-out options make decision-making easy, and she ensures that compliance is a breeze. I highly recommend her as one of the best consultants I have worked with!" "I am really excited about how this is shaping up. I'm impressed by your process, follow-up, and detailed work, and I wish all consultants worked in this manner. This project has been very successful in gaining awareness of what this location needs, and I am beyond thankful. I look forward to delivering it to the team." "I am so happy with how this project is going, this is exactly what we need." 🦾Strong Key Skills : * Self-Starter * Strategic Thinking * HR Expertise * Workflow, Processes, and Procedures * Change Management * Project Management * Business Acumen * Problem Solving * Team Player * Communication and interpersonal skills * Advisory and Coaching * Business Ethics * Cultural Sensitivity * Active Listening and Relationship Building * Resilience and Adaptability * Continuous Improvement Keywords: HR Human Resources HR Consultant HR Compliance Canadian Company Compliance Employer Health and Safety Compliance Fractional HR HR Manager HR Policy and Procedures Employee Handbooks Provincial Health and Safety HR Director Recruitment Hiring Talent Acquisition HRIS Applicant Tracking System HR Automation CEO Executive Coach BC HR Compliance Alberta HR Compliance Saskatchewan HR Compliance Manitoba HR Compliance Ontario HR Compliance Canada HR Compliance Employee Agreement Employee Contract Employee Termination Business Writing Employee Communications Talent Acquisition Global Workforce Management

🎯 Book a free 15 min consultation - send me a message 🎯 * Upwork Expert Vetted Badge - top 1% of talent on Upwork * 100% job success - a trusted partner to get the job done right and on time * 20+ years HR Experience (Expert in US & Canadian Employment Laws) * 2 active Senior HR Certifications - SPHR and CHRL * Master Degree in Human Resources along with Global HR Certifications * Agile and proficient with startups, small businesses and organizations with little to no HR infrastructure in place 🚀 Your Scalable HR Partner: Expert Level Support for Startups & Growing Businesses Stop worrying about HR risks and compliance pitfalls. I provide the strategic HR expertise and hands-on support growing businesses need to scale safely and efficiently. As a top Upwork Expert-Vetted consultant, I deliver trusted, fractional HR solutions that save you time, money, and stress. 💼 HR Superpower: Scalable Solutions & Risk Mitigation I solve problems and share HR expertise that small and scaling companies often lack. Help you identify your greatest risks and implement sustainable processes that scale with your growth. From building HR from the ground up to deconstructing current practices, I provide the strategic leadership you need without the cost of a full-time employee. ✅ Services for Your Growth Stage Need to establish compliance, create/update your handbook, set up a payroll system, introduce benefits, or manage complex employee relations? I offer ongoing fractional and critical short-term project support. *Compliance & Risk: Labor Law, Multi-state Compliance, HR Compliance Audits, Leave of Absence, Termination Support. *HR Infrastructure: Creating/Updating Handbooks, Developing HR Policies, Onboarding/Offboarding Processes, File/Record Keeping. *Benefits & Tech: Employee Benefits Strategy: Compliance, HRIS/Payroll System Evaluation (Gusto, BambooHR, Oracle, Success Factor). * Fractional HR Leadership: Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Competency Framework, Custom Training Content. Expert in multi-state employment law for both in-person and remote workforces. 📞 Ready to Scale Safely? Let's discuss your growth goals and how I can support your success. I take pride in excellent communication and response times. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Click the message button now to book your FREE 15-minute consultation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keywords for projects I am frequently hired for: Human Resources Consulting HR Consultant HR Transformation Onboarding / Offboarding Talent Acquisition Company Culture Leadership Coaching Training and Development New Hire Orientation Performance Management Fractional Human Resources Director Bamboo HR Gusto Payroll Employee benefits Employee Handbook and Policies HR Strategic Plan Employee Relations Terminations Employment Law Job Descriptions HR Audits

With over 21 years of experience, I’ve navigated everything from individuals and government bodies to NGOs and private corporations, literally writing the book on excellence by developing national coaching certifications. My approach is rooted in high-stakes results, having coached high-performance athletes, teams, and top-tier professionals who require more than just standard theory. As a professional facilitator and public speaker, I am at my best when engaging an audience or leading a room toward a breakthrough. This expertise extends into my work as a writer; I have authored several comprehensive program manuals and am a published author, possessing a versatile voice that I adapt seamlessly to meet the specific tone and needs of any client. Being NLP-trained by Dr. Richard Bandler himself gives me an intuitive, almost surgical precision when it comes to understanding human behavior, command of a room, and driving strategic change. Because I’m an entrepreneur at heart, I recognize that at the end of the day, L&D must serve the bottom line and the business’s true priorities. I’m the person you call when the traditional playbook isn't working. I am intuitively strategic and have built a career on using "outside the box" methods to solve problems that others find stagnant. I am a relentless, quick learner and an even quicker worker; I thrive on the speed of execution and the adrenaline of a new challenge—it’s truly what gets me out of bed in the morning. I lean toward short-term, high-impact contracts because I love the "fix," yet I prioritize building long-term relationships where I can continue to add value as a trusted advisor. Operating remotely, I’m highly adaptable to your culture and open to discussing a financial structure that aligns with your budget. If you’re ready to transform a vision into a high-impact program and need someone who can hit the ground running today, let’s talk.

Life is difficult. Period. You may feel at a loss as to how to process what you’ve been through or where you even begin to heal. You just want to experience a sense of safety or normalcy again. The impact of traumatic experiences can cut deep. If you're feeling lost and don't know where to start, you're in the right place! Maybe you’re suffering the effects of childhood trauma and you can’t even remember what happened. Or maybe you've recently had something unpleasant happen in your life. Either way, you can learn how to overcome it to heal and move on. Talking about your darkest moments can be a vulnerable and sometimes frightening process. Diving into the walled-off corners of your mind with someone who is trained and knows what they are doing will ensure that you are set up for success in a safe and compassionate environment. Remember, you are in control. It's up to you how fast the process goes and how deep we go. During your sessions we will: -Gain a deeper understanding of your trauma -Process the very real emotions around your trauma -Develop the ability to recognize what triggers you -Develop healthy coping mechanisms to use moving forward -Retrain your Nervous System to not react to things that aren’t harmful -Reset your homeostatic baseline to be calm and present -These are Private Sessions with just you and your Clinician. ABOUT BRI I am a Licensed Registered Professional Counselling Psychotherapist. I use my vast knowledge & experience to help clients achieve their goals in a compassionate and safe environment. I am genuine and empathetic and always strive to make sure my clients feel comfortable while still making progress in your care. MENTORSHIP + ADVISORY SERVICES -Accountability Coaching -Life Coaching -ADHD / Anxiety Counselling -Trauma Counselling -Mental Health Counselling -HR Consulting -Family Counselling -General Psychology Consulting -Personal Development Mentorship -Personal Development Curriculum Design / Course Creation