Bilingual Human Resources Manager (English/French)

Colonial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a dynamic Bilingual HR Generalist to advise employees and leaders and manage the full employee lifecycle across Ontario and Quebec. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing HR support while ensuring compliance with Quebec pay equity, French language requirements, and applicable labour laws.

This role offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities to shape culture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French (required).
• Post-secondary education in HR or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and Quebec and Ontario labour legislation.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Deliver engaging onboarding, training, and orientation programs.
• Support employees from hire to exit.
• Guide employee relations and performance management.
• Coach leaders on people management.
• Maintain HRIS data, payroll, attendance and reporting.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
• Develop and communicate HR policies and processes.
• Ensure Quebec pay equity compliance and French language requirements.
• Foster health & safety initiatives and safety committee involvement.
• Build partnerships with agencies and schools to attract top talent.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

People-focused

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Job description

Join Our Team

We're looking for a dynamic and people-focused Bilingual HR Generalist to join our team. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, supporting the full employee lifecycle while driving inclusive, compliant, and high-performing HR practices.

If you're passionate about building strong workplace relationships, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment—this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

Shape the Employee Experience

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding
• Deliver engaging onboarding, training, and orientation programs
• Support employees throughout their journey, from hire to exit

Be a Trusted HR Partner

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and workplace concerns
• Lead investigations and support conflict resolution with professionalism and empathy
• Coach leaders on best practices and people management

Drive HR Excellence

• Manage HRIS data, payroll updates, attendance, and reporting
• Administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
• Maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and HR documentation

Ensure Compliance & Best Practices

• Support compliance with Quebec pay equity and French language requirements
• Act as a subject matter expert on applicable labour regulations
• Manage decree respecting building services employees in province of QC (training will be provided)
• Develop and communicate clear, effective HR policies and processes

Support a Thriving Workplace

• Contribute to health & safety initiatives and committee activities
• Build partnerships with agencies and schools to attract top talent
• Help create a positive culture through engagement programs and events

What You Bring

• Bilingual in English and French (required)
• Post-secondary education in HR or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of employment standards and Quebec and Ontario labour legislation
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with strong communication skills

Why Join Us

• Make a real impact on employee experience and organizational culture
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced environment
• Grow your HR expertise across a wide range of functions
• Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Additional Details

• Occasional travel may be required
• Opportunity to lead presentations and training sessions