we're on a mission
Helping Leaders Decode the Hidden Patterns in People
We believe every workplace has the potential to be more than a job. It can be a place where people thrive, leaders grow, and organizations achieve lasting impact.
Strategy - coaching - creativity
Our Approach
We know HR doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or disconnected from your real business challenges. That’s why our approach blends strategy, coaching, and creativity:
Fractional HR Support
On-demand expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
HR XP Packages
A gamified, flexible way to access HR support tailored to your organization’s needs.
Leadership Development
Training, workshops, and coaching that turn managers into leaders.
People Strategy
From recruitment and onboarding to performance and culture, we help you build systems that last.
MEET THE TEAM
We know small businesses and nonprofits often don’t have the resources for a full-time HR department, but they still face the same complex challenges as larger organizations. That’s where we come in.
Founder and Guildmaster
Thomas Stenson
HR Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Workplace Culture Strategist
Thomas Stenson founded Stenson HR Consulting with a simple belief:
Workplaces can be both practical and deeply human. As the Founder and Guildmaster, Thomas helps organizations navigate the complex world of people, leadership, HR strategy, and workplace culture.
With more than 14 years of experience across human resources, leadership, healthcare, retail, nonprofit, and small business environments, Thomas brings a practical, people-centred approach to HR. His work includes employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, leadership coaching, recruitment, onboarding, policy development, training, and HR strategy.
Thomas is especially passionate about helping small businesses and nonprofits access thoughtful HR support before things become overwhelming.
Outside of work, he is a proud Dungeons & Dragons nerd, storyteller, community builder, and pattern-spotter who brings curiosity, humour, and a little quest energy to everything he does.
HR HeRo
Fraser Sockett
Human Resources Administrator
Fraser Sockett knows that great HR is built on the details. As our HR HeRo, Fraser supports the behind-the-scenes work that helps client projects move forward, including HR documentation, research, recruitment support, onboarding materials, policy development, and practical project coordination.
Fraser holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management from NAIT and is completing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management. Before moving into HR, Fraser spent more than a decade in hospitality leadership, including kitchen management and supervisory roles, where he developed strong skills in training, communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and staying steady when things get busy.
Fraser brings curiosity, humour, and a genuine care for people into his work. He is passionate about workplace culture, psychological safety, and helping people feel supported at work, making him a natural fit for the Stenson HR Consulting team.
People Operations Sorcerer
Shakera Mairs Paulson
HR Consultant and Leadership Development Specialist
Shakera brings a calm, thoughtful presence to complex people challenges. As our People Operations Sorcerer, she helps organizations strengthen workplace culture, support employees effectively, and build environments where people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do great work.
At Stenson HR Consulting, Shakera supports organizations with practical HR advice, employee relations, leadership coaching, workplace investigations, policy development, onboarding, training, and culture building. She has more than eight years of experience working with organizations and teams, helping leaders navigate people challenges and develop stronger workplace systems.
Shakera also holds a Master of Education specializing in Adult and Community Learning, which makes her a powerful guide in the leadership development and training space. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a grounded sense of humour to the team, along with a deep commitment to helping leaders grow into the people their teams need them to be.
Testimonial
...Thomas is not only patient and kind, but his prompt responses and proactive support have truly made a difference for us... Knowing that Thomas is available for any challenging employee situations gives us the confidence to continuously improve our company culture.
Karen Conchie, Owner, The Cleaning Ladies