Nurturing Your Greatest Asset: Your People.
Strategic HR consulting in Toronto to cultivate growth, compliance, and a thriving workplace culture.
Comprehensive HR Solutions for Modern Businesses
At Maple Hearth People, we offer a full spectrum of human resources consulting services designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses across Canada.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
From defining roles to onboarding, we find and secure the top-tier talent that drives your mission forward, ensuring a perfect cultural and skill fit for your Toronto operations.
HR Strategy & Development
Align your people strategy with your business objectives for sustainable growth and a competitive edge in today's dynamic Canadian market.
Employee Relations Management
Foster a positive and productive workplace by proactively managing employee relations and resolving conflicts with fairness and legal compliance.
DEI Initiatives
Build a truly inclusive culture with tailored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs that attract and retain diverse talent, reflecting Canada's rich multicultural landscape.
HRIS & Technology Optimization
Implement and optimize HR Information Systems to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and empower your team for greater efficiency.
HR Policy & Compliance
Navigate complex Ontario and Canadian employment laws with confidence through robust policy development and ongoing compliance audits, mitigating risks effectively.
Our Collaborative HR Partnership Approach
A proven process for delivering measurable results and fostering long-term success for your organization.
Discover & Diagnose
We begin with a deep-dive immersion into your organization's culture, challenges, and strategic goals. We listen first to understand your unique context, conducting thorough assessments to pinpoint areas for impactful HR intervention.
Strategize & Design
In partnership with your leadership team, we co-create a bespoke HR roadmap. This includes actionable strategies and clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tailored specifically to your organizational needs and aspirations.
Implement & Support
We don’t just deliver a plan; we guide the implementation process, providing hands-on support, training, and resources to ensure a smooth transition and enthusiastic adoption by your entire team. We are your partners every step of the way.
Measure & Refine
Success is always data-driven. We rigorously track progress against agreed-upon goals, providing clear, concise reports and actionable insights. This continuous feedback loop allows us to optimize your HR functions for sustained long-term impact and adapt to changing conditions.
Meet Our HR Leadership
The experienced principals dedicated to your success, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a personalized approach to every client engagement.
Eleanor Vance
Founder & Principal HR Strategist
With over 20 years of experience shaping high-performance cultures in Canada's leading industries, Eleanor founded Maple Hearth People to bring enterprise-level HR strategy to businesses of all sizes, from tech startups to established corporations. Her vision is to empower organizations through thoughtful people practices.
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David Chen
Partner, Talent & Organizational Development
David is an expert in talent management and organizational design. He specializes in helping tech startups and creative agencies scale their teams without losing their unique cultural identity, navigating rapid growth and change with strategic clarity and empathy.
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Real results for our partners across various industries in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. We measure our success by yours.
QuantumLeap Tech
"A rapidly growing SaaS firm was experiencing high employee turnover (40% annually) due to a lack of structured onboarding and clear career pathing. The constant churn was impacting productivity and team morale significantly."
Our Solution: We designed and implemented a comprehensive 90-day onboarding program, including mentorship assignments and goal-setting workshops. Simultaneously, we developed a transparent career ladder framework with clear performance metrics and professional development opportunities.
Greenleaf Organics
"A well-established family-owned manufacturing business needed to modernize its HR policies to ensure compliance with changing Ontario labour laws and critically improve workplace safety protocols across their facilities."
Our Solution: We conducted a full HR compliance audit against provincial and federal regulations, rewrote the entire employee handbook, and delivered mandatory manager training on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and advanced workplace safety best practices specific to manufacturing.
What Our Clients Say
"Maple Hearth People transformed our HR department. Their strategic insights are unparalleled, and their team is incredibly supportive. We've seen a noticeable improvement in employee engagement."
— Anya Sharma, CEO, InnovateX Solutions
"Navigating Canadian employment law felt daunting, but Maple Hearth made it seamless. Their compliance audit was thorough, and the policy updates have given us immense peace of mind."
— Marc Dubois, Operations Manager, Northwood Manufacturing
"We struggled with attracting the right talent in a competitive market. David and his team helped us refine our recruitment strategy, and we've now hired three exceptional candidates in just months."
— Sarah Lee, CTO, Visionary AI
"Eleanor's expertise in HR strategy is truly exceptional. She helped us articulate our values and build a talent development program that has invigorated our entire workforce."
— Omar Khan, Founder, Toronto Fintech Guild
"From DEI initiatives to conflict resolution, Maple Hearth People provided empathetic and practical solutions. Their support was invaluable during a challenging period for our team."
— Emily Wong, HR Director, Evergreen Estates Realty
"The team at Maple Hearth People guided us through implementing a new HRIS system with remarkable efficiency. Our data management is now streamlined and far more accurate."
— Michael Ivanov, CFO, Apex Logistics Canada
Let's Build a Better Workplace, Together
Reach out today for a complimentary consultation. Tell us about your challenges, and we'll explore how we can help you achieve your goals with strategic and compassionate HR solutions.
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Contact Details
Our Office:
Maple Hearth People
2847 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Suite 600
Toronto, ON, M8V 1A5, Canada
Phone: (416) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST