About Us
Why Choose North Star HR
Based in the Greater Toronto Area but servicing all of Canada, North Star HR's mission is to provide professional and knowledgeable Human Resources consulting and outsourcing services to small and mid-sized companies and to over-worked HR departments.
Through exceptional customer service, we guide you, the business owner or manager, through the entire employee life cycle with an emphasis on attracting and retaining top talent while reducing risk, allowing you to focus your energies on growing the business. We also partner with existing HR departments to deliver specific projects or assist in easing their workload.
We assist companies in many different industries.
Some of the industries we’ve had success in so far include:
- Trades including HVAC & Electrical
- Construction
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Managed IT Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Gyms
- Not-for-Profits
- Private Education
- Financial Services
- Interior Design
- Property Management
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Employment Services
& more!
Meet Sara Maenhaut
Over 20 years of experience in Human Resources Management, including 10 years consulting, in both small industry and large international environments. I have a reputation for my ability to link business strategy to human resources requirements. I consider myself a sound project manager who truly cares about my clients’ success.
My Credentials
- Honours BA in Psychology with a minor in Human Resources from the University of Waterloo
- Human Resources Certificate; Sheridan College
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designations
- Certified Personal Profile Analyst (PPA) through Thomas International Inc.
- Proud member of the Peel Chapter, HRPA having sat on their Board of Directors for 5 years.
- Volunteer with Springboard, a not-for-profit organization that builds stronger communities by helping at risk and vulnerable youth and adults through critical transitions in their lives with a focus on community justice, employment and developmental disability services.
Our Achievements
Coaching managers and senior leaders through sensitive employee relations issues including sexual harassment and performance improvement.
Creating compensation structures and bonus programs to retain top talent.
Keynote speaker at Association events and client General Meetings.
Implementing full health and safety policies and programs.
Developing and facilitating training programs including Performance Management, Employment Standards Basics, Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Developing and implementing Pay Equity and Employment Equity programs.
Performing Workplace Investigations
Client Testimonials
“We have had the privilege of having Sara as a resource for consultation for our HR needs for the past seven years. With her skills and knowledge she has been able to provide us with the ability to achieve end results that are efficient, time and cost saving, and less stressful for all involved in any process. We have an employee base of over 350 and Sara’s abilities have assisted us in providing a positive working environment for everyone.”
Glenn Mellors
Director of Business Development
“Sara’s approach to presented issues is very practical and professional. Her experience and expertise in all personnel related areas (i.e. acquiring talent, managing and evaluating staff, employment law) provided us comfort and confidence in moving forward with some difficult choices. Those experiences with Sara enabled us to make her our HR consultant of choice. ”
Marvin Bavcevic
Former President, Board of Directors
“Our company has utilized Sara’s Human Resources expertise over the course of 7 years. She is a seasoned HR professional who is always available when we need her. Her on demand business model suits our current business requirements and helps us to optimize operational costs. She has assisted to develop policy manuals, offer letters, employment contracts, disciplinary notices, HR related templates and numerous ad hoc requests. Her professionalism, knowledge & reliability have surpassed our expectations and we are grateful to have her as part of our Team”.
Faye Persaud
Vice President, Operations
“Wow! I really have to tell you how impressed I am at the prompt service that you have provided. I wish more of my vendors would at least try and strive for the dedication to their clients as you do. I can't thank you enough for the superior service that you have provided which I greatly appreiciate. ”
Jack Simon
General Manager / Owner
"I have worked with this company for almost 15 years now. I without a doubt can say that you have been by far the best HR I have come across. Your promptness, willingness to hear concerns, and diligence in following up to ensure issues are resolved is super. You have strong communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate people. I sincerely thank you for everything you have done for me and this company. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you."
Nitesh Ralhan