Spark People Solutions is a Human Resources Consulting firm in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. Led by Genelle Payant, CPHR, Spark People Solutions is dedicated to creating work environments where people and business thrive.
Our Happy Clients
Our very busy law firm had the pleasure of recently working with Spark People Solutions for an intensive recruitment to fill three key employment positions. I found Genelle to be very efficient with our time and her diligent work added professionalism to the hiring process. The quality of candidates interviewing for the positions made it clear to me that engaging Spark People Solutions was the right decision for our company
— David M. Chow
Chow McLeod Barristers & Solicitors
“We reached out to Genelle Payant from Spark People Solutions to facilitate several Fit for Work Information Sessions for our leadership group. We were excited to work with Genelle as she has an excellent reputation within the Human Resources community. She was knowledgeable about the topic and created a presentation that was customized to fit our needs. She presented the material in a clear and professional manner and was great at actively engaging our employees throughout the sessions. Based on this experience and the positive feedback received from our leaders, we would be happy to work with Spark People Solutions again in the future.”
— Michelle McLean, Water Security Agency
“When our Administrator moved on, we were at a loss and didn’t really know what steps to take next to find a replacement; then we met Genelle from Spark People Solutions. She understood exactly what we needed and the steps to help us achieve finding the best candidate for our organization. She was with us through the entire process from start to finish and today still follows-up to see how our new Office Manager is working out. We couldn’t have been successful in this process without her – and today we have an amazing new Office Manager! We would strongly recommend Spark People Solutions. Thanks Genelle!”
— Kyle and Angela Sereda – Moose Jaw and District EMS
"We arranged for Genelle Payant from Spark People Solutions to present a Human Resources Workshop to all rural and urban Administrators in the Province of Saskatchewan. Genelle included recruitment and retention strategies, employment contracts, effective employee discipline, and terminating employment relationships in her presentation. She was able to answer all questions throughout the day due to her extensive experience in employee relations. At the end of the workshop Genelle went through "Case Studies" of actual employee problems and how to correct them. Her clear and concise information and suggested practices are proving to be invaluable tools for dealing with employees. I would recommend her services and plan to engage Spark People Solutions in the near future."
— Lori McDonald, R.M. of Monet
“Genelle continues to be a trusted source of advice for me and my organizations. I can count on her to respond quickly and thoroughly to my questions. She also assisted in overhauling and modernizing our employee policy manual. Genelle provided valuable insight, feedback and guidance throughout the process and we are pleased with our end result.”
— Monica Merkosky - Town of Lumsden
“We have worked with Genelle twice this year, both with great outcomes. She provided Human Resource guidance to several of our clients at a recent Lunch & Learn and also led our staff through the often complex topic of Emotional Intelligence within Customer Service. Her knowledge and experience in creating collaborative sessions that stimulate conversation led to concrete takeaways for both our staff and our clients!”
— Laurie Koiser, Henderson Insurance
"Prior to meeting Genelle at Spark People Solutions, I was spending countless hours reviewing applications and vetting resumes for career opportunities within our firm. Every hour spent in that regard was an hour I could otherwise have devoted to serving my client's needs – in the profession I am trained for. Genelle made hiring new employees simple by narrowing all of the applications down to 3 or 4 viable candidates, and she did so in less time and at a fraction of the cost that I could have. I was given opportunities to provide input along the way and made the final decision on who was offered the job. The end result was that Genelle found higher quality candidates to choose from and our firm now has higher quality employees as a result. I would not hesitate to engage Spark People Solutions again for our HR and Personnel needs."
— Tim M.A. McLeod, Chow McLeod Barristers & Solicitors
“Genelle filled the role of Human Resource Manager for Simpson Seeds for a period of about 2 years. During that time she led a number of initiatives including updating the employee policy manual, procuring and implementing a new HR information system, developing and facilitating a variety of training programs, improving the recruitment and on-boarding process, assisting the recruitment of an advisory board member, researching alternative employee performance and planning systems and then implementing a new employee coaching process based on that research, and updating pay scales throughout the company. Additionally, Genelle was involved in ensuring our employee safety procedures were being implemented and adhered to. During her time with the company she became an integral part of our senior management team and provided input at a strategic level. She is extremely professional in her approach to her job and her interactions both within and outside the company. Her knowledge and experience in the human resource area is vast allowing her to add value to most situations. She is a true HR PROFESSIONAL!!!”
— Clayton Bzdel, Simpson Seeds
"We engaged Spark People Solutions to assist us in obtaining a pulse on our member's engagement levels. This is not something that had ever been done for us in the past. Genelle easily understood what we were looking for and it was evident that she had prior experience with these sorts of situations. She was professional, accommodating and expressed a sincere desire to produce the best solution for our needs and she delivered. We look forward to a continued working relationship with Spark People Solutions and would have no hesitations recommending her services."
— Taylor Mickleborough, Moose Jaw Police Association
