Practical over theoretical
Every template, guide, and event is rooted in the day-to-day realities of club HR — not generic corporate frameworks.
About Club HR Connect
A community built by HR leaders,
for HR leaders.
Club HR Connect exists to end the isolation that comes with being the only HR person at your club. We bring Ontario's club HR community together in one trusted, members-only space.
Our mission
Bridging the gap between HR professionals in Ontario's clubs.
HR in the club industry is a unique role. You're often a department of one, supporting seasonal teams, culinary staff, grounds crews, and member-facing service — all under one roof. The challenges you face don't map cleanly onto the corporate HR playbook.
Club HR Connect was founded to bridge that gap. Whether you're at a private golf club, a yacht club, a curling rink, or a country club, our mission is simple: create a collaborative platform where you can share knowledge, access vetted resources, and build real relationships with peers who understand your world.
We're not venture-backed. We don't run ads. Every decision is made by the HR leaders who use the platform — and the platform grows in the direction our members point it.
What we stand for
Four principles that shape every decision.
Peers helping peers
We favour real stories and battle-tested advice over marketing content. Members are the subject matter experts.
Privacy by default
Your data, your club, your profile — protected. Directory visibility is always your choice.
Ontario-first
Compliance, legislation, and context tuned to Ontario's club industry. No translating US templates.
Our story
From coffee meetups
to a province-wide
network.
Four years from first dinner to today. No pitch decks, no venture capital — just HR leaders organizing themselves.
- 2021
Informal meetups
A handful of HR directors at Ontario golf clubs begin meeting over coffee to trade templates and advice.
- 2022
The founding circle
Twelve HR leaders formalize the group, pool their best resources, and draft what a shared library could look like.
- 2023
Club HR Connect launches
The members-only platform goes live with a vetted library, member directory, and event calendar.
- Today
A province-wide network
Hundreds of HR professionals across dozens of clubs contribute, connect, and shape the community together.
The networking alone is worth it. I've built real relationships with HR leaders I now call whenever a tricky situation comes up.
What you get
Tools that fit how
you actually work.
Not a CMS, not a Notion template, not a Facebook group. A platform purpose-built for the role.
- Curated resource library
- Handbooks, policies, SOPs, interview scorecards, onboarding kits — all Ontario-specific.
- Member directory
- Search peers by club type, region, or specialty. Reach out directly when you need a second opinion.
- Compliance guides
- Plain-language walkthroughs of ESA, OHSA, AODA, and PHIPA as they apply to club environments.
- Events & workshops
- Quarterly networking gatherings, roundtables, and focused workshops led by members themselves.