Human Resource Manager

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day human resources across its multi-location automotive dealership operations in Durham Region. This is a hands-on, in-office role that partners with leadership to balance employee support with business priorities.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of HR generalist experience, strong knowledge of Ontario employment law, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to advise and support leaders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, with ≥2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations in fast-paced environments.
• Post-secondary education in HR or related field; CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and provide guidance to managers and employees across the organization.
• Support recruitment and hiring, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, attendance, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, employee records, and documentation in accordance with applicable employment legislation.
• Oversee and support performance review processes, training, and employee development.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HR reporting.
• Support health and safety initiatives, workplace investigations, and return-to-work processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and create consistent practices across dealership locations.
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders while promoting a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Skills

HR generalist

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Employee relations

Education

HR degree / related field

CHRP/CHRL designation (asset)

Job description

Our client, an established automotive dealership group in the Durham Region, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day human resources across its operations. This is a hands-on, broad-scope role suited to an HR professional who enjoys working closely with leadership and employees in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. The successful candidate will bring strong generalist experience, sound judgment, and the ability to balance employee support with business priorities. This in-office opportunity has an established employee-centric environment that translates to a positive customer experience.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and provide guidance to managers and employees across the organization.
• Support recruitment and hiring, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, attendance, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, employee records, and documentation in accordance with applicable employment legislation.
• Oversee and support performance review processes, training, and employee development.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HR reporting.
• Support health and safety initiatives, workplace investigations, and return-to-work processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and create consistent practices across dealership locations.
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders while promoting a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Broad knowledge of HR practices across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• Experience supporting a multi-location, retail, automotive, hospitality, or similarly fast-paced operating environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion, and handle confidential information.
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach with the confidence to advise and support leaders.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field; CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.