Senterra HR — HR Consulting for BC Businesses
Senior HR Consulting · British Columbia

Senior HR expertise, without the full-time hire.

When a hiring decision, a difficult employee situation, or a workplace issue gets complicated, you get experienced, practical guidance grounded in BC employment regulations, so you can handle it properly and move on.

Help with hiring, performance, terminations, compliance, policies, and workplace issues
Retainer, one-time project, or hourly: whatever fits the situation
15+
Years HR Leadership
$500
Starting / Month
All of BC
Onsite + Remote
Who We Work With

You don't need a full-time HR department. But you do need experienced support.

Senterra HR provides senior-level, on-demand support across recruitment, performance management, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance, for both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.

Small to mid-sized businesses across BC
Growing teams without in-house HR support
Businesses navigating hiring, performance, or workplace issues
Companies with junior HR who require on-demand, senior-level guidance
Leaders who need clear, practical, risk-aware HR guidance

Industry Experience

Engineering & Professional Services
Construction & Project-Based
Manufacturing & Industrial
Educational Institutions
Small Businesses & Growing Teams

"Most people problems don't start as legal problems. They become legal problems when they're handled badly, or ignored."

Is Senterra Right for You?
What We Do

HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

Managing people is one of the most complex parts of running a business. Senterra delivers clear, practical HR support that reduces risk and keeps your business on track.

Ongoing HR Support
Strategic HR Planning
Recruitment & Onboarding
Performance Management
Manager Coaching
HR Compliance & Audits
HR Documentation
Workplace Investigations
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Free Checklist for BC Employers

When a complaint lands, your files are your defence. Are they ready?

Most BC employers have most of the right documents — but not always stored correctly, and not always complete. This free audit checklist walks you through the records you need, where they should be kept, and the red flags and commonly missed gaps that create real exposure.

What's inside:

A category-by-category audit of your employee files, from hiring to separation
The red flags that turn into Employment Standards complaints, privacy breaches, and unenforceable agreements
The storage and confidentiality rules BC employers get wrong most often

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Why Senterra HR

What sets us apart from the rest.

There are plenty of HR resources out there. What Senterra HR offers is something different: a trusted, experienced partner who understands your business, speaks plainly, and helps you navigate people challenges with confidence.

01

Senior-level expertise, adapted to your industry

You get direct access to a seasoned HR professional who has worked across industries and business sizes — not a junior consultant or a generic template.

02

Compliance and risk awareness built in

Every recommendation is grounded in BC employment law, human rights obligations, and current best practices. We help you make defensible decisions that protect your business.

03

Direct, practical guidance — no jargon

We skip the HR buzzwords and give you clear, actionable advice. You'll always know what to do next and why — whether it's a performance issue, a policy gap, or a difficult conversation.

04

Discreet support for sensitive situations

Workplace investigations, terminations, accommodation requests, and interpersonal conflicts require confidentiality and sound judgment. We handle sensitive matters with the discretion they deserve.

05

Structured, fair, and defensible solutions

Our solutions are built to hold up — to scrutiny, to legal review, and to the test of time. We focus on what's equitable, consistent, and aligned with your business goals.

06

Flexible — works with your budget and timeline

Whether you need a one-time consultation, a defined project, or ongoing HR support, we have an engagement model that fits. No long-term contracts required to get started.

The Senterra Promise

Built on trust, delivered with clarity.

No Nonsense

Clear, practical HR guidance — no jargon, no overcomplication. Just straightforward advice that works in the real world.

Affordable

Senior HR support without the overhead of a full-time hire. Flexible, right-sized services that make sense for your business.

Balanced

Equitable employment practices with a focus on performance, accountability, and results. We focus on what works — not what's trendy.

Trustworthy

Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity. Honest advice and steady support — especially when situations are complex.

Cristina Tapp, Senior HR Consultant and Founder of Senterra HR
Meet the Founder

Cristina Tapp, CPHR
Senior HR Consultant

"Senterra HR was built to give businesses access to experienced, senior-level HR support, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire."

I'm Cristina, founder of Senterra HR. With over 15 years of HR leadership experience in British Columbia, I support small to mid-sized businesses in managing their teams with clarity, confidence, and practical direction.

My background spans multiple industries (from education to engineering) and includes both unionized and non-unionized environments. My approach is straightforward and results-focused: clear advice, defensible decisions, and practical HR strategies that support both people and business operations.

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Areas Served

Serving businesses across British Columbia.

Remote — All of BC

British Columbia–based, working with businesses province-wide — remotely, with on-site support available where a situation calls for it.

Ways to Work With Us

Flexible engagement options that fit your business.

Flexible engagement options designed around how BC businesses actually need HR support.

Steady, Predictable Support

HR On Demand Essentials

$500/ month CAD
Up to 4 hours/month

Ideal for businesses that need occasional HR questions answered or small tasks handled. Predictable monthly access to senior HR expertise.

Up to 4 hours per month
Dedicated HR Consultant Support
Use your hours for whatever you need that month
No Long-Term Commitment
Priority Response
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More support, more impact

HR On Demand — Partner

$800/ month CAD
Up to 8 hours/month

Expanded monthly support for businesses navigating change or more complex people challenges. Dedicated HR consultant support with the continuity of one trusted advisor.

Up to 8 hours per month
Dedicated HR Consultant Support
Use your hours for whatever you need that month
No Long-Term Commitment
Priority Response
Book a Free Consultation
Defined scope

Project-Based Support

Fixed fee

Best for one-time HR projects with a defined scope and timeline. Fixed-fee pricing gives you clarity on both deliverables and cost before work begins.

Clear Project Scope
Fixed Fee Pricing
Defined Deliverables
Timeline
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As-needed advice

Hourly HR Consulting

As-needed

Ideal for businesses that need occasional advice on a specific HR issue. Access senior-level HR support on an as-needed basis, with practical guidance tailored to your immediate situation.

Pay Only for What You Need
Ideal for One-Off Situations
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Most clients on ongoing support find a monthly plan more cost-effective than hourly.

Not sure which option is right for you? Let's have a conversation — we'll recommend a practical approach that fits your business, priorities, and budget.

Custom Arrangements

Need something tailored?

Custom retainer arrangements are available based on your anticipated support needs. If none of the standard packages fit your situation, let's build one that does.

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FAQ

Questions we hear often.

If your question isn't here, reach out — we're happy to have a straightforward conversation about your situation.

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An HR consultant helps you handle the people side of your business: hiring, performance issues, policy development, and regulatory compliance. Think of it as having a senior HR professional available when you need them, without the cost of a full-time HR hire. It's ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that need real HR expertise but don't have the volume to justify a dedicated HR staff member.

Typically within a few business days of our initial consultation. We start with a conversation to understand your business, your current situation, and your priorities, then propose a tailored approach. For urgent matters (like an active workplace complaint or an immediate termination), we prioritize and move quickly.

Yes. Senterra HR has experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments across BC. This includes navigating collective agreements, grievance processes, and labour relations matters.

The retainer provides ongoing, predictable access to senior HR support as needs arise: advice on a performance issue, help drafting a policy, guidance on a difficult conversation, reviewing an accommodation matter, or proactive HR planning. The Essentials retainer starts at $500/month for up to 4 hours, and the Partner retainer is $800/month for up to 8 hours. Both include priority response and a consistent senior HR advisor. No long-term commitment; cancel anytime if your needs change.

Most work is done remotely, which means we can support businesses anywhere in British Columbia. For certain situations — like on-site investigations, team sessions, or leadership workshops — in-person support can be arranged where practical.

Yes, absolutely. We love working with small businesses. Reach out for a free consultation and we will discuss your requirements.

Senterra HR has worked across engineering and professional services, construction and project-based businesses, manufacturing and industrial operations, educational institutions, and small businesses and growing teams throughout BC. This breadth means we bring relevant, practical context to your industry, not generic HR advice.

Software and templates give you documents. Senterra HR gives you judgment and risk analysis. When a situation is complex (a harassment complaint, a performance issue that's escalating, a termination that needs to be handled carefully), you need an experienced HR professional who can assess the full picture, identify the risks in each path forward, and help you navigate it well. That's what Senterra HR provides.

Reach out for a free consultation. We'll have a no-pressure conversation about what's going on in your business, what you need, and whether Senterra HR is the right fit. From there, we'll recommend a practical approach and next steps.

Yes. There is no long-term commitment required for either retainer option. If your situation changes, you can cancel anytime. We believe the relationship should work for your business, not lock you in.

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Book your free consultation.

No pressure — just a practical conversation to understand your needs and point you in the right direction.

We respond within 1–2 business days. All conversations are confidential.

What to expect

1
A response within 1–2 business days
2
A no-pressure conversation about your needs
3
Honest advice on whether we're the right fit
4
A practical recommendation for next steps

Serving businesses across British Columbia — remotely, with in-person support where practical.