Elissa Gould
Senior HR Consultant
Overview
Elissa Gould is a dynamic Human Resources professional who is passionate about helping businesses make the most of their resources and talent. She believes building a foundation of trust is the key to adding value to any organization.
Always looking to identify and provide the “right-fit” solution to her clients, Elissa brings a consultative, customizable approach to the table to ensure solutions are tailored to meet current and future HR needs.
With more than 20 years experience focused mainly in sales driven organizations, she has a wide array of experience from private equity companies to global, publicly traded corporations.
Rolling up her sleeves and diving in, Elissa brings a true generalist background and pragmatic approach to strategic change management initiatives. Her experience includes: leading multiple acquisitions, creating and executing corporate programs, employee relations, recognition and engagement, succession planning, compliance and talent management.
Her most recent roles include: Leading HR for country wide alcohol beverage company, Vice President of Human Resources for a private retail automotive group and a cross-Canada National HR role for a Fortune 500 supply chain organization.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, University of Toronto
- Advanced Certificate in Post Merger Integration, Schulich School of Business – York University
- Certificate in Project Management , Schulich School of Business – York University
- Certificate in Advanced HR Law Osgood Hall Law School – York University
Specializations
- HR Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Design
- Culture & Employee Engagement
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
Industry Experience
- Beverage & CPG
- Automotive
- Distribution
- Investment Management
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Not-For-Profit
Affiliations
- HRPA
- Institute of Professional Management