About Us
Experienced HR Partners Who Will Protect Your Organization, Improve the Employee Experience, and Deliver Results
With iHR Advisory Services®, you gain access to an entire team of experienced, senior-level HR professionals who get to know your business and become true strategic partners. We have a solid track record of delivering impact for our clients, many of whom have come to rely on us as a critical resource for their business.
We can work together to optimize your team’s performance, protect against risks, and lay the foundation for growth.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
We have worked with organizations at every lifecycle stage, providing customized solutions that cater specifically to their unique challenges. With our support you can modernize your organization, attract and retain talented staff, and deliver more impact for your customers.
When you partner with us, you can expect the following:
- Focus, Patience, and Resilience: Our team has your back no matter your needs. Whether you use us for basic HR needs or strategic engagements, you will have a partner who listens and looks out for your interests.
- Integrity And Professionalism: Our team prioritizes integrity and professionalism, approaching every engagement with the goal of delivering a positive experience and business impact.
- A Partner Who Has Your Back: We are constantly updating our knowledge and staying on top of relevant regulatory and legislative changes, emerging HR themes, and common trends. This ensures that you will remain protected and up-to-date at all times, and allows you to focus on other areas of your business.
- An Accessible HR Ally: HR issues aren’t always predictable. That’s why we’re available for phone calls and check-ins whenever you need support. Get the advice you need quickly, giving you peace of mind and reducing your stress as a business owner.
- Fun And Engaging: We’re good at what we do, and we have fun while we do it! We don’t present information in a dull or mind-numbing manner. Instead, we encourage you to participate and engage in the process as we partner together to drive positive outcomes.
Our Team
Karen Brownrigg, CHRL, CEC
Founder & CEO
Karen Brownrigg is a bilingual HR executive and certified executive coach with over three decades of experience who knows what it means to have her clients’ backs. Her experience spans a range of industries, including time spent with Rogers Communications, the Bank of Canada, and the Ottawa Police Service.
Chantal Williamson
Senior Vice President, Human Resources (GTA)
Chantal Williamson is an HR consultant who partners with business owners and leaders to protect their organization and improve the employee experience. She previously worked as in-house human resources, and led teams with premium brands and top employers, such as BMW Group Canada and Starbucks Coffee Canada. Prior to joining iHR, Chantal led the Human Resources department in a high-growth electric vehicle start-up organization where she oversaw an increase of more than 165 employees as part of opening 10 retail locations and 3 corporate offices.
Stéphanie Feniak
Human Resources Director
Stéphanie is a detail-oriented bilingual HR executive with 10 years of experience across all areas of HR. Prior to joining iHR Advisory Services® in 2021, she served as the Lead Human Resources manager for a medium-sized company in the healthcare industry. In her current role as Human Resouces Director at iHR, she works across all areas of HR while specializing in total compensation, pay equity, and workplace investigations.
Renée Fullerton
Investigations and Leadership Development Consultant
Renée is an experienced, bilingual, and solution-focused HR executive who specializes in workplace investigations and leadership development. She joined iHR Advisory Services® in 2022, after decades of extensive experience working in both strategic HR and people leadership roles in unionized and non-unionized environments.
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Reception and Security
The iHR Difference
Our motto is “Steady is our pace! Ready wins the race!” Both our motto and our logo represent that our team leverages its collective focus, patience, and resilience to support our client partners. They capture the essence of who we are and are woven into the fabric of everything we do as a business.
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