Sr. Talent & Culture Consultant (Contract, Remote)

About Nexus At Nexus, we connect people with purpose. We’re a boutique culture transformation practice that partners with some of the most respected North American and global brands - including Fortune Global 500 organizations - to shape every stage of the candidate, employee, and customer experience, from talent acquisition and onboarding through leadership development, values, and purpose. Working hand-in-hand with People & Culture, Marketing & Brand, Communications, and Customer Experience teams, we translate enterprise strategy into lived experience, driving impact at scale. Nexus pairs the strategic rigour of a big-four consultancy with the activation muscle of a creative agency. Our areas of expertise include culture blueprints and cultural narrative, leadership values, Employee Value Propositions (EVPs), purpose and values work, culture transformation, talent acquisition and onboarding, employer brand, performance and development, talent management, recognition, and learning. The Role This is a client-facing contract engagement with Nexus. You’re a consultant at heart - an experienced professional with deep expertise in talent and culture, who is comfortable in the room with senior client stakeholders. You thrive on untangling complex problems, breaking them down to their essentials, and designing practical, marketable solutions that move the needle. We may also be looking for talented Consultants for longer-term contracts, and possibly full time roles. In this role, you’ll lead the shaping and delivery of strategic talent and culture work for our clients, partnering closely with our design, content, digital, and creative teams to turn strategy into activation. Day-to-day, that means: Leading client engagements through research, interviews, and workshops, then translating findings into insight reports that shape strategy Developing core culture assets - culture blueprints and narratives, leadership values, EVPs, and key messaging that bring strategy to life Building presentations and strategic models that guide client work and support new business pursuits Growing client relationships built on trust, expanding the account over time Partnering with design, content, digital, and creative teams to ensure strategy translates into activation with craft and fidelity Designing solution frameworks that embed thought leadership, propose timelines, mobilize internal and external resources, and include budgets and cost structures Partnering with business development to craft solution-based proposals for enterprise-level engagements What You Bring Broad HR expertise beyond talent acquisition - at least 5 years across areas like talent management, learning and development, total rewards, employee engagement, or DE&I Strong business acumen from complex organizations, consulting, or enterprise strategy environments Proven consulting skills , including partnering with senior stakeholders to gather input, shape strategy, and deliver results Comfort in client-facing settings at every level of an organization, including the C-suite Deep understanding of organizational structures, culture, and dynamics Excellent written and verbal communication , with the ability to clarify complexity, identify value propositions, and articulate solutions clearly Composure under pressure , with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities High integrity, sound judgment , and a genuine commitment to client service A self-starter mindset - you thrive in fast-paced environments and work well both independently and as part of a team The ability to guide and educate internal teams and client stakeholders with clarity and confidence Must-Haves University degree with a business focus At least 5 years in complex business, consulting, or enterprise strategy environments Demonstrated expertise in complex talent and HR topics Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Experience with project management software is a plus The Opportunity This is a fully remote contract role, with the option to work from our downtown Toronto office when it suits you. You’ll gain exposure across industries and some of the most respected North American and global brands, at a competitive contract rate commensurate with experience. If you’re looking for meaningful contract work with real impact - work that shapes workplace experiences and improves the lives of millions - and you’re ready to bring your consulting expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you. To Apply Please submit: A short self-shot video telling us about your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role. Applications without this component will not be considered. Your resume. Inclusion & Accessibility Nexus Communications is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, accessible workplace. Interviews look different for everyone - if you have any accessibility needs or special requirements, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. If submitting a video isn’t feasible due to accessibility considerations, please reach out and we’ll work with you to arrange an alternative format that allows you to fairly present your experience.