PEOPLE-FIRST HR FOR VALUES-DRIVEN, GROWING BC
Meet the Aurora HR Team — BC's People-First HR Consulting Experts
About Aurora HR® Consulting
Aurora HR Consulting is a BC-based people and culture consultancy for values-driven, growing BC employers. From fractional HR support and workplace investigations to Total Rewards strategy, HR policy, performance systems, and HRIS implementation, we help non-profits and private-sector organizations build equitable, practical, high-performing workplaces. Led by senior HR professionals with experience across private, public, and non-profit sectors, our team brings recognized credentials and a practical, people-first approach.
Our Vision
Illuminating the human spirit in values-driven workplaces, harmonizing unique cultures with practical HR systems and operational realities.
Our Mission
We partner with values-driven organizations to translate unique identities into equitable, high-performing cultures. We challenge the status quo by delivering practical solutions and strategic insights that empower you to define your own path forward rather than follow the crowd.
Our Values
Your Partners Behind the Mission
Our consultants bring decades of combined experience and hold some of the most respected HR credentials in North America.
Wa'el Hussein, CPHR, GRP
Wa'el is a seasoned People & Culture leader with over 15 years of experience across private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Gary McFarlane
Gary is an experienced HR Generalist with more than a decade of hands-on HR experience and over 30 years in the non-profit sector. He is known for his empathetic, equity-focused approach and strong commitment to social justice. Gary brings deep expertise in training, communications, process improvement, and employee engagement. With a creative background in the arts, he offers a unique perspective that enhances problem-solving and collaboration. Outside of work, Gary enjoys hiking the North Shore mountains and pursuing his passion for music.