HRLive is a cloud-based platform co-founded and owned by SHRP (Savino Human Resources Partners Limited).
EST. 2009
SHRP was established in 2009 to meet the growing HR needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Ontario, and across Canada. Since then, we have expanded to offer full-service management support to both public and private sector organizations. In addition to our integrated cloud-based platform, HRLive, we also offer our services on a project-only basis.
Our entire suite of HR solutions is intended to make work—and life—better for our clients. We’re helping employees have the best HR experience possible and be more successful every day in their roles. It’s a win-win for everybody. We free people’s time to do great work—not just those handling HR issues, but entire organizations, including our own.
Based in Peterborough, Ontario
with clients across North America
SHRP is a fully-insured company
Norm Quesnel
Vice President of Human Resources and Business Development
Norman Quesnel is a distinguished human resources leader with over 20 years of experience in transforming organizational cultures and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. As a Certified Executive Coach, Norm excels in nurturing high-performing talent and navigating complex HR landscapes. His visionary approach consistently drives high-performance cultures and achieves remarkable business outcomes.
Norm has held pivotal HR leadership roles across diverse industries. At Extendicare Inc., he directed HR for 18,000 employees, overseeing 250 collective agreements across 100 locations, transforming labour and employee relations. As Vice President of Human Resources at Swish Maintenance Inc., he launched innovative training programs and refined recruitment models, shaping the company’s strategic direction.
During his tenure at Cavendish Farms, Norm improved employee engagement and retention, creating a robust talent pipeline. At Shoppers Drug Mart, he enhanced engagement and retention during a major acquisition, maintaining stability and morale. At St. Mary Cement, Norm navigated complex labour relations and managed key challenges, ensuring operational continuity.
At PepsiCo, Norm oversaw HR functions across multiple facilities in Canada and the U.S., developing best-in-class programs for multi-site projects and managing large-scale recruitment and training.
Beyond his professional achievements, Norm is deeply committed to his community. He has served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and Janus Academy and is a dedicated coach and mentor in local sports and youth organizations. His extensive experience, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact define his distinguished career in human resources.
Norm’s vision and guidance are integral to SHRP Ltd.’s mission to foster a trusting and collaborative environment for our clients. His dedication to excellence ensures that we attract and retain the best talent, driving success and innovation for our clients and partners.
Why SHRP?
We understand small business.
We formed SHRP to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) from the very beginning. Our practice has grown to include several municipalities, townships, professional practices, not-for-profits, manufacturers and others. SME’s remain our focus.
We tackle tough issues.
Managing people can been tricky. That’s why we’re well equipped with the expertise and resources to tackle HR challenges as organizations and workforces grow. We can confidently say we’re often engaged to deal with complex issues in the workplace that others have been unable to resolve.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.
Lots of organizations say that, but we’re always checking in to thoroughly understand your needs to build better outcomes. We understand that a strong commitment to service is vital to your success, and this belief permeates everything we do. That’s the SHRP way.
We help clients stay on top of changing compliance regulations.
Every day there seems to be a diverse range of compliance issues and risk factors that organizations have to face. We support our clients with all their compliance needs and help them take a more hands-on approach to managing risk. Meeting compliance obligations isn’t easy to do on your own. That’s why we’re here to handle the required policies, postings, training modules and documentation mandated by government policies and regulations.
We free people’s time to be great at work.
It’s no secret: the happier your employees, the more successful your business. Giving HR the tools to build and retain a positive workplace experience gives employees freedom to do the work that matters most. When employees can collaborate, create, engage and be productive, they feel valued as a team member—not just a cog in the machine. Our suite of HR services, including HRLive, can help you do just that.
