Fractional HR & Talent Advisor (Contract)

Hey, I’m Avery, Founder & CEO of Bloom. We’re a workplace consultancy that partners with founder-led, growing small to mid-sized companies who are bold enough to prioritize strong people systems, early. The companies we work with know that building inclusive, high-performing workplaces doesn’t happen by accident. They’re invested. They care. They just don’t need a full-time HR hire (yet).
 
That’s where you come in.
 
This is a contract role (2-3 days per week) where you’ll act as a fractional HR partner for one of our clients, co-building, crafting, and implementing people systems that create the foundation for thriving, high-performing cultures. You’ll get to do meaningful, strategic work while still being hands-on with the day-to-day. And you’ll have the support of our Bloom collective beside you.
 
Who we are
 
At Bloom, we’re not your typical HR consultancy. We work with founder-led, purpose-driven companies who’ve made the smart choice to prioritize their people early. Most of our clients are small to mid-sized businesses (think 10–150 employees) that know building an intentional, inclusive culture doesn’t just happen—it takes work.
 
They care deeply about creating strong, scalable people systems that align with their values, but they don’t need a full-time HR hire just yet. What they need is an expert partner who can help them build it right the first time.
 
That’s where we come in.
 
We embed ourselves as fractional HR and DEI partners, providing leadership coaching, HR advisory, recruitment support, and the hands-on work of building policies, systems, and processes that are inclusive by design. Whether it’s making a client’s very first hire, designing progressive people policies, or guiding a founder through a tricky team challenge—we’re in it with them, doing the work that shapes high-performing, human-first workplaces. We don’t believe in band-aid solutions or corporate jargon. We believe in co-creating better workplaces with the people who are bold enough to build them differently.
 
About The Role
 
We're looking for a Sr. Talent & HR Advisor to join our team on a contract basis (2-3 days per week). This role is tied to a dynamic and ongoing client engagement, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking organization. This is a remote-first role open to candidates in Ontario, Canada, with occasional onsite client visits as needed.
 
Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about shaping workplace culture and driving talent strategy? We'd love to hear from you!

The Opportunity (Spoiler: You'll make a big impact)
Leading recruitment: Full-cycle hiring for client roles, with a focus on inclusive candidate experiences. In the first 6 months of the role, this will be a priority. Co-building people systems: You’ll help design and implement HR policies, frameworks, and processes that align with modern, human-first workplaces. Managing HR strategy: You’ll advise leaders on everything from hiring roadmaps to culture design to navigating tricky team dynamics. Executing day-to-day HR tasks: Think onboarding, employee relations, policy updates, and more. Strategy and execution are both part of the work. Coaching leaders: You’ll support founders and managers in becoming thoughtful people leaders. Advising on people operations: From compensation frameworks to performance management systems, you’ll help build the foundation for sustainable growth. Context-shifting with ease: No two days are the same. You’ll need to pivot between strategic advising and tactical execution regularly.

What You Bring to the Role
You’ve been the solo HR person at a growing company and thrived in that ambiguity. Context shifting excites you—not overwhelms you. You can pivot with ease and stay grounded. You’re passionate about supporting and uplifting small to mid-size business owners, knowing your work shapes their company culture. You take a proactive, but not prescriptive approach—you ask questions to deeply understand each client’s unique needs. You operate with a high level of integrity, consistently following through and completing tasks on time. You thrive in autonomous environments, but also love collaborating with a values-aligned team. You’re open to occasional onsite client meetings, but value flexible, remote-first work. You’re a cautious optimist about the future of work, with a track record of implementing modern HR systems that challenge outdated norms. You are discreet, trustworthy, and understand the importance of confidentiality. You lead with humanity and empathy, knowing inclusion isn’t a checklist but a way of working. You enjoy balancing big-picture strategy with getting things done.

What We're Looking For
Experience building and executing HR strategies in small to mid-size companies. Comfort with acting as the primary HR partner while leveraging collective support. Strong recruitment skills with an inclusive, human-first approach. Ability to coach leaders and navigate sensitive conversations with care. A strategic mindset with a bias for action and problem-solving. Passion for inclusive workplace design and progressive people practices. High trust, high integrity, and discretion.

Compensation + Location + Hours
$ 40.00 - $ 50.00 per hour . You will be joining Bloom via your corporation or as an independent contractor. We are 100% remote and encourage folks to work where they can do their best work. That said, since we’re often meeting with clients, we expect contractors in the Bloom collective to conduct their work from a private, secure, and quiet space to ensure a distraction-free environment. Clients assigned to this role will be in Eastern Standard time zone therefore the candidate will be required to work 9am-5pm ET.

The Interview Process
Initial screen: 30-min video interview with Sarah (HR & Talent Advisor) Round 1: 45-minute video interview with Avery Francis (Founder and CEO) Take Home Assignment Round 3: Final video interview with Avery Francis (Founder and CEO) Reference Checks Offer

Application Timeline
Applications for this role will close on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 EST.

More about us: Fractional Work, Full Support
While you’ll be the face of HR for our client, you’ll never be on an island. At Bloom, we work fractionally but collectively. Our Advisors lean on each other, share resources, troubleshoot challenges, and learn together. You’ll have input on the clients we work with and how we work with them. We don’t take on just anyone. Values alignment is a must—for us and for you. Fractional work isn’t “less than”—it’s intentional. It’s for people who want meaningful work, variety, and flexibility without being tied to a single desk 40+ hours a week. It takes agility, autonomy, and a collaborative mindset. If that resonates, you’re in the right place.

Our use of AI in hiring
 
We believe transparency matters, especially as technology evolves.At Bloom, we may leverage AI as a supportive tool when developing role descriptions, interview questions, take home assignments, and interview guides, where appropriate, with the goal of improving clarity, consistency, and accessibility for candidates. However, we do not use AI to source, assess, screen, or interview candidates. Every application is reviewed by a human, every interview is conducted by a human, and all hiring decisions are made by people, not automated systems. Human judgment, care, and accountability are central to how we hire.
 
We care deeply about offering all applicants a fair and consistent selection process. While we’d love to connect with every candidate individually, we’re unable to accommodate one-on-one conversations before the interview stage. Keeping our process structured helps us reduce bias and ensure we’re selecting facilitators based on skills, experience, and alignment with our mission.
 
Bloom is committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring. If you’re a person with a disability and require accommodations during the application process, please reach out to erica@buildwithbloom.com—we’ll work with you to meet your needs at every stage. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from historically marginalized communities.
 
We know there are many great opportunities out there, so we appreciate you considering Bloom as part of your journey.
 
Ready to grow? If so, apply!