People & Culture Consultant

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a People & Culture Consultant to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

The People & Culture Consultant provides end-to-end people advisory and payroll expertise to client organizations, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while supporting core HR programs. Working closely with key stakeholders, the role resolves payroll and employee-related issues, streamline processes and systems, and provides guidance across the employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, and general HR administration. The role also supports policy development and communication, training and development initiatives, employee engagement activities, and workforce reporting, while staying current on employment standards and payroll legislation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and client-specific policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with tax legislation and employment standards.
• Partner with client stakeholders to gather and validate payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies, and improve payroll workflows, controls, and documentation.
• Support clients with compensation changes and benefits administration, including enrollments, deductions, changes, employee communications, and vendor reporting.
• Support full cycle HR consulting projects including recruitment, policy development, benefits review and implementation.
• Assist with training and development needs assessments and support the design and delivery of learning resources for managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS/payroll system data; prepare workforce reports and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, leaves, and compliance metrics).
• Lead year end payroll activities (e.g., T4s, ROEs, reconciliations, government filings) and support payroll/HR audits as required.
  
  
  

What you bring to the table:

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Payroll Systems – Proficiency in platforms like QuickBooks, Wage Point, ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or Pay works.
• Excel – Strong skills in formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; quick to learn new software and systems.
• HRIS & ERP Tools – Familiarity with integrated HR and finance systems.
• Tax & Compliance – Knowledge of payroll legislation, remittances, and reporting.
• Benefits Administration – Experience managing deductions, enrollments, and provider coordination.
• Reporting – Ability to generate payroll reports and year-end documentation (e.g., T4s, ROEs).
• Data Security – Understanding of privacy standards and secure data handling.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years payroll and benefits experience
• 3+ years of experience as HR advisor or HR generalist
• Strong knowledge of employment law, Payroll and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience with HR and payroll software and systems (e.g. BambooHR, Wagepoint, Quickbooks).
• PCP and/or CPHR certification or equivalent is a plus
• Experience in handling a variety of employee payroll & benefits issues
• Experience in handling a variety of employee relations issues and full cycle HR.
• Experience in an industry-specific environment (e.g., accounting, healthcare, retail, technology) may be beneficial.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to help employees and managers.
• Client-focused with strong relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards, with a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

When you join us, you can expect:

• Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
• Professional networking and mentoring programs
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
• To contribute to your community and unique Be True experiences
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.
  
  
  

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Where you’ll work: Calgary

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday

Working Conditions: This role may require travel to client locations and could involve working remotely, depending on the nature of the client.

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.