Ottawa Recruitment & HR Consulting Firm

Build a People-First Workplace Where Talent Stays, Grows, and Thrives

We help small and medium-sized teams simplify people management, foster inclusive and supportive workplace culture, and retain top talent through strategic HR, recruitment, and wellness initiatives so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Find me the right fit

What Makes Us Different

HR Expertise That Grows With You

With over a decade of hands-on HR and consulting experience across various sectors, we bring seasoned and valuable insight to your business challenges.

Personalized Recruitment Services

From headhunting to talent acquisition, compliance to employee management systems, we bring clarity and structure to your operations so you can focus on leadership and growth.

We Prioritize Wellness & Inclusivity

Your people are your greatest asset. That’s why we prioritize mental health, wellness, and inclusive practices in every solution we deliver so your team feels empowered to stay for the long haul.

Elevate culture.

Foster wellness.

Increase retention.

At Cornerstone, we’re an HR Consulting and Recruitment firm that goes beyond hiring — we help you nurture long-term, engaged employees. We strongly believe recruitment is just the beginning. Our work continues by helping you nurture, empower, and retain your people through wellness strategies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and thoughtful onboarding support.

What sets us apart is we have high retention rates in our placement rates. Through real-time job market insights and candidate metrics, we keep you informed on what today’s talent is looking for so you can hire confidently and competitively.

Help Build my team

Professional Recruiting Services for Your Hiring Needs

Full-Cycle Recruitment

From the first job posting to the final offer letter, we manage the entire hiring process with care and precision. Our full-cycle recruitment services. include end-to-end talent acquisition support for your key hires: sourced, screened, and placed with care.

6-week turnaround | 20% fee per role

Recruitment

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Fractional Recruitment

Need expert hiring support without the commitment of a full-time team? Our fractional recruitment services offer flexible, on-demand recruiting tailored to your business’s evolving needs. Whether you’re a growing startup, scaling quickly, or hiring for temporary and contract roles, we step in as an extension of your team—part-time or project-based.

6 or 12 months | Custom pricing

Fractional Recruitment

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Contingent Executive Search

Fast-track top-tier leadership candidates with no upfront cost, perfect for executive roles or urgent needs. We combine strategic insights, deep industry networks, and a people-first approach to help you secure leaders who align with your vision, culture, and long-term goals.

4-week sprint | 18–20% fee (only on hire)

Executive Search

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Additional Specialities

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We will meet you where you are, whether you're hiring for a critical role, restructuring your HR systems, or creating a culture of wellness and inclusion.

- Onboarding & Employee Integration
- Wellness Program Implementation
- DEI Consulting and Strategy

- HR Compliance & Audit
- Employee Engagement & Development
- Workplace Culture Consulting

Additional services

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About the founder

Meet Joyce Ababio

With a career spanning over 15 years in HR and recruitment across Canada, Joyce Ababio has seen firsthand how intentional people strategies can transform businesses.

Driven by her passion for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, Joyce created a workplace Wellness Program designed to help employees feel encouraged, motivated, and supported. With decades of experience in recruitment, she’s seen firsthand that today’s job seekers want more than a paycheck—they’re looking for purpose, balance, and belonging.

As the founder of Cornerstone HR International, Joyce brings a heart-led, wellness-centered approach to every client relationship. Her mission is to equip hundreds of leaders with practical tools that prioritize well-being and create a more human, productive workplace.

The Cornerstone Approach

How it works

We Find the Right Candidates

Here’s how we simplify recruitment & HR for you:

We learn your goals, culture, and gaps so we can build an intentional hiring or HR strategy.

You Meet the Top 3 Matches

We present 3 top-tier candidates who are the most aligned with your team’s mission, culture, and values.

You Make the Hire

Your new hire is onboarded within 6 weeks. We stay on to support implementation or guidance, if needed.

Setting the Foundation for Long-Term Success

When people thrive, business follows

Whether you're ready to hire your next star employee or looking for a strategic HR partner to support your growing business, we’re here to help.

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