- Country: Canada
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Requesting Manager Email: Dragana.Popovic@coleintl.com
- City: Toronto
- Province / State: Ontario
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Cole Careers
Join our team.
Regional Human Resource Manager (East)
About Us
Cole International is a logistics company with a proud history spanning over 65 years. From our beginnings in 1958 to becoming a national leader across Canada, our growth has been built on trust, service, and a commitment to doing what’s right. At Cole, we don’t just move goods—we move businesses forward by putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Why You'll Love This Role
In this leadership role, you’ll be the driving force behind HR strategy and support across Eastern Canada regions (Ontario-East). Reporting directly to the President, you’ll work closely with regional leaders to ensure we’re building a safe, compliant, and supportive workplace. You’ll play a key role in shaping employee culture, promoting development, and championing Occupational Health and Safety standards that protect and empower our teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The chance to shape HR strategy across Canada with a direct impact on business success
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven company culture
- Opportunities to lead organizational change and employee growth
What You'll Do
- Partner with leaders to drive workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
- Lead employee relations, performance management, and succession planning.
- Interpret and apply Canadian employment legislation to ensure compliance.
- Provide guidance and oversight on Occupational Health and Safety programs, ensuring safe and compliant workplaces.
- Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures to reflect evolving business needs.
- Oversee payroll adjustments, benefits administration, and WCB reporting
Lead new hire orientations, performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
Monitor HR metrics and business unit reporting, providing insights to leadership - Build strong, constructive relationships with employees, peers, and leaders to foster a positive workplace culture.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a regional or multi-location role.
- Solid knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
- Proven ability in employee relations, policy development, and performance management.
- Experience supporting leaders in coaching, succession planning, and team development.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and fairness.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Comfort with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools. - Willingness to travel between regional locations as needed.
Join Our Team
At Cole International, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As Regional HR Manager, you’ll play a central role in creating safe, supportive, and inspiring workplaces where our employees can thrive. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact with a company that values integrity, service, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Include the hashtag #ColeCareers in your application submission.
