We know business success and employee well-being go hand in hand.

At Stratum HR, we know the impact effective HR strategies have on your business. An impactful HR strategy can be the difference between meeting business goals and exceeding those goals. We provide personalized HR consulting services that help businesses build dynamic solution for long-term success and better engagement, while empowering professionals and strengthening leadership skills to foster a positive workplace culture where both people and business thrive.

We help organizations craft effective HR strategies and help implement an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that truly connects with both current and future employees. Through a hands-on, tailored approach, we ensure your EVP aligns seamlessly with your culture, values, and business goals—transforming it from a simple statement into a powerful strategy that boosts engagement, satisfaction and performance. Let’s build an EVP that not only attracts top talent but also inspires and retains your talented team.

Stratum HR empowers businesses through strategic HR solutions that align people, culture, and goals creating long-lasting success.

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We prioritize people-first strategies, making data-informed decisions, and fostering authentic leadership — creating strong collaboration, clear operating models, efficient work flows, and a more resilient business.

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Our knowledgeable consultants

Valerie Bellemare

MBA, CHRL

Valerie is an independent HR consultant who is primarily focused in designing and implementing HR strategy, redefining total rewards and supporting compensation & HR programs while creating fair and equitable workplaces. In addition to her consulting engagements, Valerie also works for a local tech company as Vice-President of Human Resources in a part-time capacity. Valerie has held similar roles in the past, and been responsible for leading the HR functions for a Crown Corporation, as well as a private enterprises operating in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Valerie has created and led large HR teams providing full-cycle HR services to organizations. In her previous roles as the Head of HR, in both the public and private sectors, Valerie provided strategic leadership over all facets of Human Resources, including, but not limited to: total rewards, recognition and engagement, talent acquisition, leadership and professional development, payroll, labour relations, and health & safety. She designs and leads initiatives to support a thriving workplace culture and build resilient, high performing teams. She is passionate about business and enjoys the impact that investing in people can have on an organization.

Her entrepreneurial drive is fortified by enterprise experience steering significant change efforts across several organizations such as Farm Boy, lululemon, Tamarack Homes, Taggart Construction and Doran Contractors. She has worked closely with senior leaders to expand their organizational capacity, increase productivity and improve business results. Valerie's track record includes leading change through the acquisition of a new business, transitioning after the sale of a business, successful collective bargaining negotiations, establishing pay transparency and job classification, and the development of DEI and engagement strategy (to name a few). She has also mentored members through the HRPA and served on various committees that are related to leadership development, careers in construction, women in business, and compensation throughout her career.

Valerie holds a BA in Law and completed a certificate program in Human Resources with the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. She holds a master's degree (MBA) in Business Administration, from Queen's University, is a member of the HRPA, and holds the CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation in Ontario.

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