Integrity
We prioritize honesty, transparency, and accountability with our HR services to ensure we’re doing right by our clients and their teams.
Who we are
We’re an HR consultancy with over 4 decades of combined experience spanning across industries like hospitality, nonprofits, startups, creative agencies, retail, and beyond. Our diverse backgrounds come together to form a deep well of expertise.
A woman-led team of nationally recognized, published and respected professionals, we’re passionate about rolling up our sleeves to help you find solutions. With a blend of solid research, attentive service, and a hands-on, human approach, we’re confident we’re the right fit to help your team—and your business—thrive.
Meet our Team
Principal
With over 25 years of national leadership experience, Darci is a forward-thinking HR consultant and leadership coach. She’s seen it all and has worked with everything from professional services and nonprofits to startups, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and creative agencies- quite the resume. Darci excels at turning unique challenges—whether for organizations or leaders—into smart, strategic solutions that really get results. Darci’s leadership track record speaks for itself, and it's loud and clear.
Sr. Consultant
Martina’s known for bringing fresh, innovative ideas to work. She’s all about building positive, inclusive workplaces that actually perform, and align with what your organization needs. Martina’s got a BA in Sociology, a Mini MBA, plus certifications in HR Law and Workplace Mental Health Leadership. Not to mention she’s been named one of Toronto’s Top 50 Women Leaders two years running, with work featured in Hardlines.
HR Consultant
Annalisa is a valued part of the HR Compass team, known for her thoughtful research, reliability and exceptional customer service- she helps keep our company and our work culture running strong. She earned both her undergraduate degree and a post-grad certificate in Human Resource Management from York University. Plus, she’s an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association, staying connected and up-to-date in the field with best practices.
Our Values
Client-Centric Approach
We listen, understand, and tailor solutions to each client’s specific needs—building partnerships grounded in trust and mutual respect.
Innovation
We embrace change and pursue innovative solutions to tackle the HR challenges that keep evolving.
Collaboration
We believe teamwork drives success. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse expertise to deliver comprehensive HR solutions.
Excellence
Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Respect and Inclusion
We strive to build environments that honour diversity and embrace equity and inclusion in every interaction.
Our Philosophy
We believe people are the heart of any successful organization.
We believe strategic HR can truly transform workplaces and fuel success. It’s why we’re committed to providing expert guidance to help your organization navigate complex challenges and reach your goals. Our focus is on creating positive, engaging environments where both productivity and satisfaction co-exist. In this rapidly changing world, adaptability is everything—the goal is to help our clients stay ahead of trends and regulations with HR solutions that are built to last.
Our Community
We value partnerships that not only drive business success, but also positively impact the people behind them and the communities they serve. We’re proud to support our clients and the community that’s important to them with our charitable initiatives.
Improve care in our community with with an annual donation to the Trillium Hospital Foundation
Support people facing food insecurity with The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre
Raise funds for children living with GRIN disorders with Aria & Friends Foundation
Provides crucial emergency shelter to women and children by supporting Halton Women’s Place