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PRECISION
PARTNERSHIP
PROGRESS
At Artisan Edge, we get things done.
We partner with organizations — from growing businesses to large, complex institutions — to design and deliver practical HR solutions that move work forward.
Our experience spans the full HR lifecycle, including rewards and compensation, benefits, talent and performance, organizational design, systems, and change. We’ve led everything from foundational HR builds to large-scale transformations, including national mergers and acquisitions.
Known for professionalism with a human touch, we build trust quickly, work seamlessly with leaders and teams, and deliver people solutions that are clear, effective, and built to last.
Experience Highlights
Artisan Edge is led by Blair Bilyk, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, GBA, whose hands-on HR leadership and execution-focused experience includes work within complex, high-trust environments such as:
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National Bank of Canada / Canadian Western Bank (including acquisition and integration work)
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Alberta Motor Association (AMA)
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Servus Credit Union
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Next Equities
This experience includes leading and delivering large-scale initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, multiple benefit provider transitions, total rewards and compensation design, organizational design, employee investigations, HR system implementations, and change management across diverse organizational contexts.
PROJECT-BASED HR SUPPORT:
Focused delivery for defined HR initiatives.
When you have a clear HR initiative that needs to move forward, I step in to design, execute, and deliver — without adding long-term overhead.
Best suited for:
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Total rewards design or group benefits projects
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Compensation or classification reviews
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HR system selection or implementation
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Policy modernization or compliance initiatives
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Organizational design or change initiatives
How I work:
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Clear scope and outcomes
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Hands-on execution from start to finish
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Practical solutions delivered on time
FRACTIONAL HR LEADERSHIP:
Experienced HR leadership, embedded part-time or on demand.
Not every organization needs a full-time HR leader — but many need senior judgment, structure, and follow-through. Fractional HR Leadership provides experienced support that scales with your needs.
Best suited for:
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Ongoing HR leadership and guidance
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Complex employee relations or performance matters
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Supporting leaders through growth or change
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Stabilizing or maturing HR practices
How I work:
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Integrated, on-call partnership
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Trusted advisor to leaders
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Focused on execution, not just advice