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Tim Baker

Your HR Partner

Not every business needs a full-time HR department — but every business needs HR support. I work with small and mid-sized companies as a partner across most areas of HR, stepping in to support your team or lead HR outright.

Let's create solutions together.

Partner Services

Partner Services

Partner Services are built for companies that need consistent, ongoing support across multiple areas of HR — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Think of it as having HR on call: regular operations stay covered, and I'm ready when something unexpected comes up.

Consulting Services

Consulting Services

Consulting is the right fit when change is already in motion. Whether it's risk management, people strategy, compensation & benefits, or talent management, this is solution-focused advisory paired with real execution — built for companies that are growing and need a steady hand through it.

Project Services

Project Services

Every business runs into the ad-hoc project — updating employment contracts, amending policies, rolling out an HRIS or payroll system, or conducting a workplace investigation. Project Services are scoped, focused engagements to get that specific thing done, and done properly.

Customized Engagements

Let's create a solution together — a custom engagement plan built around exactly what your business needs, drawing on my network of trusted specialists wherever it adds value. If something falls outside what I can solve directly, I'll connect you with a subject matter expert who can, and where it makes sense, I partner with other specialists to build a truly holistic solution.

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Average cost per employee who leaves
$29k
Employee Turnover
Source: Canadian HR Reporter, 2025
Ontario's maximum
ESA fine
$100k
Compliance Risk
Source: Working for Workers Five Act, 2024
Canadian job vacancies open 90+ days
28.5%
Hiring Delays
Source: Statistics Canada, Q4 2025
Lost yearly to compliance paperwork
32 Days
Compliance Drain
Source: CFIB Red Tape Report, 2024
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Tim Baker

About Me

Effective HR isn't just about compliance — though after 15+ years in the field, that's second nature too. It's about building processes that are intentional, efficient, and genuinely people-first. I'm not here to hand you a binder of recommendations and walk away — I roll up my sleeves and do the work alongside you, as a partner invested in the outcome, not just a consultant checking a box.

I lead with integrity — that includes deep expertise in Employment Standards and Legislation, and a trusted network of vendors and specialists to call on when your business needs more than one set of hands.

Areas of Expertise

Employment Legislation & Compliance
Process Enhancement
Payroll & Benefits
People & Culture Strategy
Workplace Investigations
Talent Management
HR Systems Implementation
Performance & Engagement
Coaching & Mentorship

What Clients Say

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Not sure where to start?

Knowing what you need isn't always obvious — you don't know what you don't know. It starts with listening — a conversation to identify areas of risk, foundational gaps, and processes that can scale with you. Start with a call, and we'll go from there.

Connect with me

Send a message and I'll get back to you shortly.

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