About | Axxel Bromelin HR Consulting

Consultant en ressources humaines | Spécialistes conseil en rh | Bromelin

Mission Statement

We believe that the most successful enterprises are backed by engaged employees that are empowered and encouraged to flourish.

Our Values

Caring: Displaying kindness and concern for others; for team members, for clients and their employees

Passion: A very strong feeling about an activity, line or work, person, or thing. Passion is an intense emotion, a compelling enthusiasm.

Accountability: The obligation of an individual or an organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose results in a transparent manner. The quality or state of being accountable, especially, an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.

Collaboration: Individuals work together to a common purpose to achieve a personal and / or business benefit.

Respect: A positive feeling of admiration or deference for a person or specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: An attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It is a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service, and continuous improvement.

Our Services and Programs

Investing in HR is to ensure your business will thrive at every level. Take your employees’
and company’s performance to the next level by providing the necessary tools to succeed.

– Outsourced HR
– Training Programs and Workshops
– Leadership Development
– Succession Planning
– Performance Management
– Employee Legislation
– Employee Relations
– Compensation and Benefits Management
– Recruitment Services

The Team

Get to know our dedicated team

Passion, Care, Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Accountability – these are the core values of each team member at Axxel-Bromelin HR Consulting. All of our consultants have worked in a wide variety of industries and can quickly learn the specific organizational structure and HR needs of your business.

Shelley Brown, Founder and Practice Leader
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With over 25 years in corporate Human Resources, Shelley is a leader in her field and has won many awards for her work including the Human Resources Professional Association Fellow award. Through working with global companies on developing innovative HR policies, recruitment and retention programs, and communication strategies, she drives results for every client she works with.
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Yves Bélanger, HR Consultant
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Yves (BSc Labor and Industrial Relations) offers our clients a solid 20-year background in Management and Human Resources Consulting. He specializes in organizational training and development, company structure, roles evaluations, corporate policies, employee mobilization, compensation, pay equity, performance management and coaching.
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Patricia Belben, Senior HR Consultant
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Patricia has over 20 years HR and career development expertise. She is a talented HR consultant who particularly enjoys transformational change for individuals and companies to help them become more successful and fulfilled. Patricia is passionate and enthusiastic; her focus is on helping companies reach their potential. She is driven by helping others succeed but when she is in need of relaxation and recuperation she can be found enjoying the sunrays by the ocean.
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Lexie Bilhete, Sales Administrator
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Lexie (BA, MA) works meticulously to ensure all sales and client relations run efficiently and smoothly. She stays connected with our customers and keeps records accurate to support our global operations and services. There’s nothing she loves more than talking to clients, supporting their needs and liaising them to their consultant or management. With her extensive writing and communication skills in English and French, she also manages our website, brochures, and informative resources. Archaeologist and ancient historian at heart, she is always eager to discuss her 97-page thesis on Spartan warfare and can quote every line of the 1999 film The Mummy by heart.
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Marie-Josée Bisson, Senior HR Consultant
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Bilingual HR expert with more than 25 years of experience, Marie-Josée ( M.Sc. Industrial and Organizational Psychology) has had the privilege to lead HR teams in varied industries including manufacturing, engineering consulting, pharmaceutical and insurance. Marie-Josée has a strong track record in performance optimization, change management, strategic planning, organizational transformation, coaching, training and development and staffing. Her extensive experience and positive attitude give her the agility to understand and support small businesses as well as large corporations. Her passion is to support the achievement of business success through Humans Resources best practices.
Kim Blake, Senior HR Consultant
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When it comes to systems transformations and organizational design, Kim (B.Comm., CHRP) is a consummate professional. With proven success in guiding Global 500 Organizations through organizational change, it’s no surprise she has even been a TED Talks speaker on the topic. Her vision, expertise, and intelligent approach make her an invaluable team member.
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Susan Bolduc, HR Consultant
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Susan (BComm) is known for her senior executive leadership experience, her insightful and visionary approach to business development, and for conceptualizing bottom-line, growth-oriented approaches to strategic planning. Susan offers a global vision and brings insights that come from a career working with industry giants.
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Daniel Bureau, Chief Financial Officer
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Daniel has been Chief Financial Officer for the past 10 years, which only demonstrates his determination and devotion to his work. He is energetic, friendly and is able to create a great working environment. When asked to give a movie title that depicts the story of his life, Daniel responded with “The Working Man.” This only further proves his dedication to the work he does. When working with Daniel you can ensure that he will give you 100% to guarantee that you get exactly what you need.
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Valérie Campeau, Payroll Administrator
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Valerie’s first job as an Accounting Clerk introduced her to the world of payroll, and it was love at first sight. She has obtained professional studies diplomas in accounting and is currently working on earning her Payroll Compliance Specialist Certification. When asked what attracted Valerie most to the field of payroll, she said what she loves about payroll is that while the laws and regulations are constantly changing while still managing to maintain it is routine. Valerie is not limited to working in accounting, she also has experience working in HR. Making her a perfect addition to the Axxel-Bromelin Team.
Maryse Carriere, Payroll and benefits Coordinator
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Maryse is a bilingual consultant with over 15 years experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Administration and Finance. She has worked in many different industries, engineering, pharmaceutical, construction and vulnerable sectors (children and seniors). She is extraordinarily attentive and driven by her love of learning and curiosity for the world. She strives to achieve a great relation with customers and coworkers.

Outside of work hours she enjoys gardening, cycling, skiing, golfing, oil painting and taking care of her three adorable cats, Fluffy, Rusty and Lady. She is also very involved in philanthropic and volunteer work. She has a great sense of compassion and is always ready to help others.
Sylviane Daoust-Baillarge, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
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Sylviane is a bilingual Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner and has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from University of Montreal. As a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for Bromelin, she handles all aspects of payroll and benefits management, is always striving to learn more and loves the challenge of the constant evolution of employment and payroll laws. Sylviane’s analytical & detailed approach makes her an asset to any file that she gets her hand on. Outside of the office, she enjoys cooking, travelling, cycling, and trying new restaurants.
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Mandy Di Lazzaro, CRHA, Senior HR Consultant
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Mandy is a multilingual (French, English, Italian, and Spanish), innovative, results-driven Human Resources professional with over 18 years of senior management level HR experience. She holds a BBA from Yorkville University, Lean Sigma certification from Villanova University and a Management certificate from McGill University.

She draws on strategy and vision to support her clients in achieving their goals while fostering trust, team development, and employee engagement.

Mandy’s expertise spans across all HR disciplines and multiple industries; she is passionate about getting the right people in the right seats and building a performance-based culture. She is revered for her straightforward approach, driving excellence in execution, and building exceptional teams.

Fast-paced and dynamic work is where she thrives, and this extends into her personal life. Mandy has a passion for car racing and happily wakes up early to watch international auto and Formula 1 races. Want to rave over V8 engines, wide tires, and flared fenders? She’s your expert!
Micheline Emond, Senior HR Consultant
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Micheline’s extensive HR background led her to become a senior consultant with a focus on programs development and implementation. Along with a passion for coaching and training she’s driven to see clients reach their goals. Her commitment to supporting change is only equal by her ability in building strong relationships and never losing sight of the team’s wellbeing. On her time off, you would find her immersed in her love for jazz or getting inspiration hiking in the woods.
Kristina Ganten, HR Manager
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Kristina brings a positive energy and drive to the Bromelin team. She has an incredible ability to motivate and inspire – traits that make her an outstanding HR Generalist. Always a team player and fluent in German, Kristina is an asset to the Human Resources field. A mix of intelligence, savviness, and impressive people skills make her exceptional at what she does.
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Mélanie Guindon, Coordinator of Payroll and Benefits
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Mélanie (PCP), is a fully bilingual Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner, who brings a wealth of experience in payroll and benefit management. She’s a go-getter, a problem-solver, and a compliance regulations guru who meets her challenges with the same ‘can-do’ attitude that make her such a valuable Bromelin team member.
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Eric Haggar
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Eric is president/CEO of a successful family-owned consulting business that seeks to create and promote lifetime relationships with their clients. When it comes to your organization reaching the pinnacle of success, Eric’s passion and drive ensures the best future for your company. He is an amazing leader with great ambition, though there is more to him than his company. His passion goes deeper than just his company, he is also very adventurous planning to travel to Asian, African safari and go skydiving. His excitement for life is what makes him such an extraordinary person to work with.
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Nicole Hogenbirk, HR Consultant
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Known for her ability to build relationships and provide valuable insight, Nicole (BA (Hons), CHRP) believes that creativity and flexibility are key to finding great HR solutions for her clients. As one of our Human Resources Consultants, she is passionate about seeing HR initiatives transform organizations from the inside out, truly making a difference.
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Dayna McCarthy, HR Consultant
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With a background in HR Service Centre operations, HRIS implementations, and project management, Dayna (B.A. Industrial Relations, CHRP) brings extensive HR Outsourcing experience to the Bromelin team. She is passionate about the employee experience and helping her clients elevate their HR delivery to enable employees to excel at what they do best. Outside the office, Dayna is a modern quilter and synchronized skater.
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Jamie Mignault, HR Assistant
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Jamie’s talents could be described in many ways: adaptable, enthusiastic, organized, and creative. Her professionalism with internal and external customers, her magical way of multi-tasking projects to successful completion, and her contributions to creating a positive work environment make her an invaluable member of the team.
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Jeff Mignault, Director, Sales and Operations
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Jeff directs our Finance, IT infrastructure and Logistics services and facilitates expansion across all sectors. Based in Montreal, his passion for sales and operations is only exceeded by his love for the Habs. An effective leader and team player, Jeff is an integral part of the Bromelin team.
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Jillian Moores, Senior HR Consultant
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As a certified Human Resources leader with over 13 years of experience in a board range of Human Resources functions, Jillian has the tactical HR experience to drive talent, development, and culture. Coupled with a solid background in operations and L&D, she can strategically break down high level business issues and create impactful results. Jillian has experience in a variety of sectors including restaurants, communications and media, and professional services. Her approach is progressive, and she excels at partnering with leaders in building strong HR strategies focused on improving business results. A motorcycle enthusiast, she owns and loved to ride a '92 Honda Nighthawk.
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Chantale Painchaud, Senior HR Consultant
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Chantale has the enthusiasm and energy to help businesses transform their teams (she did climb Kilimanjaro, after all). Her ability to engage others and inspire trust allows her coaching to be efficient and effective. Along with her expertise in organizational HR, she knows how to expertly motivate leaders and unify teams.
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Karl Pavone, HR Generalist
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Karl (BBA) is an generalist with impressive skills in community-building and engagement. Our social media maven, he curates compelling stories around workplace practices and Human Resources developments on Twitter, LinkedIn and other online platforms. He plays a supportive role in ensuring Bromelin’s projects are moving forward by delivering effective results.
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Yasmine Sabelli, HR Analyst
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Yasmine (B.A. Human Relations) offers our clients a lengthy background in project management, organizational training and development. Her expertise enables her to facilitate learning, assisting in the development of processes and systems for organizations to ensure they are working in the most effective manner.
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Jenny Simpson, Senior HR Consultant
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Jenny is a proven training and development guru with the experience and expertise to match. Her background in leadership development and management coaching allows the clients she works with to become stronger, more impactful leaders. With a passion for team integration and conflict resolution, she brings peace and cohesion to the teams she works with.
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Christine Sinclair, HR Analyst
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Christine has a BA in psychology and a Specialized Graduate Diploma in HR management. She is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Catalan. She is friendly and kind. She is active in her community, especially among young women, and makes it a priority to voice out the concerns of those who are less fortunate. At work, she is assertive and can be very persuasive to win her point of view and communicate her vision. She is passionate about her work and believes building on a foundation of ethical behavior is the key to creating long-lasting positive effects in any working environment. Highly factual, she has a drive for accuracy. She is highly accountable, and her colleagues can always count on her.
Anna Sylla, HR Coordinator
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Anna (BA) has been working in human resources and talent acquisition since 2014. She is a committed professional and dedicated to her work. She ensures that managers and clients are fully satisfied. Her skills make her an effective and reliable co-worker. Her passion for human resources makes her a valuable ally when it comes time to review procedures and processes. In her spare time, she enjoys doing yoga, reading books, and practicing meditation. She enjoys wellness activities.
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Margot Uson, Senior HR Consultant
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With over 20 years of corporate experience leading HR teams, Margot (BA) has the experience necessary to consult clients on their systems. She has a passion for creating and implementing HR systems that are uniquely targeted to the goals of the client. Margot is exceptionally skilled at motivating and organizing talent and designing policies to attract new talent.
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Renza Vissa, Senior HR Consultant
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Renza’s adventurous spirit and impressive HR background make her an excellent senior HR consultant. She has a proven record of empowering top-tier leaders to make organizational changes that drive their businesses forward. Her knowledge of recruitment and development across many industries makes her a powerhouse at Bromelin.
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Zara, Chief Wellness Ambassador
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Zara has a hugely paw-sitive impact on our team. She has the ability to make everyone that she meets smile. Her lifetime experience speaks for itself, as she has been spreading happiness everywhere she goes for over 10 years. Having a ruff day? Give Zara a shout and she’ll be sure to cheer you up in no time.
Bailey, Team Mascot
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Bailey is the youngest and our most challenging team member. He is distracting, ignores social distancing, always on a performance improvement plan and leaves frequently throughout the day to go on long walks. However, what Bailey lacks in discipline, he makes up for by caring for others. If you are having a tough day, Bailey will always be there to help you through it.