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We Recruit Candidates in All Areas of HR

VP, Operations

Office Manager

Talent Acquisition / Recruiter

HR Generalist

Payroll Administrator

Facilities Manager

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

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Meet Our HR Recruiters

(416) 599-4700 ext. 223
Bruce Powell
Senior Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 222
Randy Quarin
Senior Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 234
Mark Rouse
Partner - Marketing, Communications & PR
(416) 599-4700 ext. 236
Kelly Noelle
Partner - Operations, Manufacturing & Industrial Sales
(416) 599-4700 ext. 255
Riel LaPointe
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 264
Priscilla Poirier
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 244
Tanya Schwartz
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 x268
Melissa Hansen
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext 274
John Trenholme
Director, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 242
Neeral Morzaria
Director, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 x261
Sarah Sekenda
Director, Client Services

The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

4 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS

1
Unparalleled Access

IQ PARTNERS are known as trusted advisers so we are able to access and move candidates that are simply not available through other firms or methods.

2
On-Demand Service

Our clients have access to on-demand HR Services and Talent Management solutions through AugmentHR, a division of IQ PARTNERS.

3
One-Stop-Shopping

Our clients also have access to our recruitment teams across a range of industries and enjoy the benefits of ‘one-stop-shopping’ while working with a recruitment partner they know and trust.

4
Flexible Approach

Our HR recruiters have experience fulfilling diverse hiring needs, from projects and periods of leave to permanent positions.

How We Help HR Companies Hire Better

We deliver not just the best people on the market but the best people in the market.

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A valuable HR person is a behind-the-scenes star player who helps keep a business running smoothly. Our focus is on identifying those star players in the marketplace who are not only great at what they do, but also a great fit for the company. As a direct contact headhunter, we take a proactive approach to finding standout HR professionals. We do this by tapping into a vast network of contacts across multiple industries and building on relationships that span decades (97.1% of our candidates rate our professionalism as ‘Above Average’). As a result, we present you with top performers, including the people who didn’t know they were looking for a job. Not just the best unemployed person on the market.

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Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

IQ Partners are amazing to work with. Very professional and they go the extra mile to ensure they bring you top quality candidates for the role you are looking for. They have a passion for what they do and it shows. Will use them again!

Angela Fair, Senior Vice President, Redflex Group

IQ PARTNERS presents itself well, providing the client with good feedback, honesty and a good understanding of what to expect in their search. Professional team and comfortable surroundings.

, Manager - Human Resources

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

1

We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

5

We debrief all non-selected candidates.

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We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

FAQ

Why should employers work with HR headhunters?

Working with specialized HR headhunters helps employers find candidates who can support employee experience, compliance, onboarding, talent acquisition, payroll, workplace culture, and people operations.

Do you provide HR recruitment and HR consulting?

IQ PARTNERS supports HR recruitment, while related HR consulting or outsourced HR support can be directed to the appropriate HR services team. This helps employers find the right solution based on whether they need to hire an HR professional or outsource HR support.

How can HR headhunters help employers hire better people leaders?

HR headhunters help employers find HR professionals who can support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll, culture, performance management, and workforce planning. IQ PARTNERS helps employers identify HR candidates who can balance employee needs with business goals.

What is the difference between HR recruitment and outsourced HR support?

HR recruitment focuses on hiring HR professionals into your organization. Outsourced HR support helps companies manage HR functions without hiring a full-time internal team. IQ PARTNERS supports HR recruitment, while related HR services can support employers that need flexible HR consulting, onboarding, compliance, or people operations support.

What should employers look for in a strong HR candidate?

Employers should look for HR candidates with strong communication skills, business judgement, discretion, compliance knowledge, employee relations experience, process discipline, and the ability to build trust with both leadership and employees. For senior HR roles, candidates should also understand workforce planning, change management, and people strategy.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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Read The Headhunters Blog

Our headhunters share the latest hiring tips & tricks from one of the top recruitment agencies in Toronto.
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The Hiring Process Is Becoming a Reputation Scorecard and Impacts Your Employer Brand
Your hiring process says a lot about your employer brand. Every interaction with a candidate shapes their impression of your company, from the first phone call to the final interview. Candidates are evaluating you just...
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October 1st, 2026
How to Avoid Falling Victim to AI Recruiter Scams
Internet job scams are nothing new. But artificial intelligence is making them harder to recognize. Scammers can use AI to write convincing messages, create realistic job descriptions, impersonate recruiters, and personalize their approach using information...
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September 29th, 2026
Are Signing Bonuses Still Worth It to Attract Talent in Today’s Hiring Market?
Yes, but not for every hire. Signing bonuses remain a useful tool for Canadian employers competing for experienced, specialized and hard-to-find talent. They can help close the gap when a candidate is interested in a...
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September 24th, 2026
Which Companies Are Laying Off Employees in 2026? Here’s the List:
If you ask any of the top recruitment agencies in Canada, they say the labour market has been anything but steady in 2026. U.S. tariffs, a cooling public sector, AI-driven restructuring, and industry-specific pressure (steel,...
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September 22nd, 2026
Can AI Really Find Your Next Great Hire?
Finding great talent is a challenge every company faces. Some organizations rely on internal recruitment teams, while others work with headhunters to identify the right people. But what about AI? Can AI really help you...
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September 17th, 2026
Employees Beware: The 10 Top Signs You’re About To Get Laid Off
With a lot of market uncertainty in recent months, there has been a lot of talk about layoffs here in Canada. Recent Statistics Canada data showed a decline of 42,000 jobs (-0.2%) in August 2026,...
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