Tim Baker

Education & Certifications

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)
Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management – Seneca College
Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality & Tourism Management – Ryerson University

Community Engagement

DisruptHR Toronto – Production & Community Engagement
HRPA Member
HRPA Mentor
Podcast – HRchat, The HR Gazette (past)
HRPA Central East Chapter – Director of Communications (past)
Guest Speaker – George Brown College, Centennial College (past)

Recent Client List

AXON Clinical Services
Syndesus, Inc.
George Brown College
Centennial College
Rome Business School
Bekah Law
Juno Fertility Clinics
The HR Gazette / HRchat Podcast
Jumpwire Media
Small Improvements Software
The Village Children’s Programs
Markham Skating Club

About Tim:

Tim is an HR leader who builds practical, people-first systems that help organizations grow with clarity and purpose. He brings a mix of strong judgment, real-world experience across multiple sectors, and a grounded, human approach to leadership. He’s known for improving hiring quality, strengthening culture, and guiding teams through the messy, human parts of growth with steadiness and transparency. He focuses on long-term organizational health, compliance, and leadership capability, without losing sight of day-to-day realities.

From Tim:

“When I partner with an organization, I bring a steady hand and a practical approach to building the people side of the business. I focus on systems that strengthen trust, support teams, and make leadership easier. Whether it’s recruitment, culture, performance, or compliance, my style is clear, human, and grounded in what actually works. My goal is to help you create people practices that are intentional, sustainable, and built for real organizational growth.”

Leadership Philosophy

I lead with empathy, transparency, and balanced judgment. I believe great culture starts with intentionality, psychological safety, and the ability to give and receive clear, caring feedback. I work hard to create environments where people can thrive, not just perform. I rely on data, intuition, and lived experience to help leaders make sound decisions and build systems that last.

Areas of Expertise

People & Culture Strategy
Talent Attraction & Acquisition
Employment Legislation & Compliance
Onboarding & Process Design
HR Tech & Systems Optimization
Organizational Development
Performance & Engagement
Coaching & Mentorship

Primary Testimonials

Tim and I worked together at Anaergia Inc., in various relationships and capacities over the course of a couple of years, some of which Tim reported directly to me. Tim was responsible for HR in Canada and took on responsibility for periods of time for the northeastern US. His focus was primarily on payroll, benefits, recruitment, and employee relations, but he managed all aspects of HR in his role leading HR for Anaergia's Canadian operations. Tim successfully delivered on projects, including an HR systems upgrade and a transfer of payroll services from Canada to a centralized function in the US. Tim is very personable, relates well with employees, and delivers HR expertise and services with the utmost professionalism.

Working with Tim is enjoyable because he always brings new ideas and approaches. Enthusiasm for his career is not a given, but Tim definitely has a passion and enthusiasm for his work. Professional and honest are also critical. When I discussed my business model with Tim, he asked the hard questions and delved into it. I like the fact that Tim is ready to admit what he doesn’t know. And to find the answer, he leverages his great network, so he gets the needed information just a phone call away.

Additional Testimonials

As an HR Consultant to the Board Executive, Tim led us in the selection process for a hired staff members. He was extremely flexible with our varied schedules. He managed the process efficiently, in a timely manner, and professionally. We were thrilled with the results! Tim is very personable, and he makes people feel so comfortable and relaxed, which is quite a skill during tense times such as job interviews.

Tim values the personal and professional relationships he makes and is constantly nurturing them to grow. He has helped me connect with several other business partners and individuals to support my personal and professional endeavours. With my background in Human Resources, I am more confident in recommending Tim for any HR related issues small business owners may have. Tim has a wealth of knowledge and is excellent at sharing it to help others succeed.

Tim and I were paired together through the HRPA York Region mentoring program, and I couldn't have been luckier to be paired with him. Tim has a selfless approach to coaching and mentoring. He does it relentlessly and instinctively. What I admire most about Tim is how engaged he is in his work. Tim regularly participates in HR related shows, business ideas, programs, and events through the HRPA, etc. As a direct result, he has become knowledgeable in a vast number of areas in HR and was able to either provide insight on anything I asked or was able to find someone who could offer insight.

Tim Baker, CHRL