Melissa Malcolm is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Malcolm HR Consulting.   

With an HR career spanning over 20 years in both the public and private sector, Melissa has built a reputation of being a trusted & respected HR partner and leader to business owners and executives at all levels. She has extensive hands-on experience leading HR initiatives, including organizational design, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and talent management.  

Melissa started Malcolm HR Consulting in 2020 to provide quality expert HR solutions to startups and small to medium-sized businesses in need of HR support. She recognized that many business owners do not have the need or budget to allocate to a full-time HR presence. Her solution was to create an outsourced HR practice that they can call upon for expert advice and tailored solutions that meet their budgets and solves their needs. Melissa approaches each situation with the utmost confidentiality and interacts with her clients in a collaborative manner.

In her work, Melissa aims to change the narrative around traditional HR and applies a common-sense approach to HR solutions. Her goal is to help her clients succeed in their businesses, utilizing their greatest assets – their people.  

Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Major in Human Resources from Ryerson University and holds a High Honours Bachelor of Administration Diploma, HR Specialization from Seneca College. She is also a member in good standing with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).