HR Manager

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group

If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the Dilawri Foundation , we are also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Discover how you can build your career with Dilawri .

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support our growing team in the automotive industry in Ontario. This role will lead key HR functions including team leadership, employee and labour relations, legal compliance, immigration, and compensation reviews.  

As a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, the HR Manager will help ensure our people practices support operational excellence while reflecting our values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, excellence, and giving back.

The role will report directly to the VP of Human Resources, with dotted line reporting to the Regional VP of Operations.

The expected pay for this position is $100,000- $120,000 commensurate with experience.

HR Leadership & Team Management

· Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals to deliver high-quality HR support across the organization

· Set priorities, provide guidance, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices

· Partner with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals

Employee & Labour Relations

· Provide guidance and support on complex employee relations matters including investigations, discipline, and performance management

· Lead or support labour relations matters including union interactions, grievance management, and collective agreement interpretation where applicable

· Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace practices

Legal & Compliance Oversight

· Ensure HR policies, programs, and decisions align with applicable employment legislation

· Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters when required

· Mitigate risk by ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements

Immigration & Global Mobility

· Oversee immigration processes and compliance for employees requiring work authorization

· Partner with external immigration counsel and internal stakeholders to support workforce mobility

Compensation & Rewards

· Conduct compensation reviews and provide guidance on salary benchmarking, pay equity, and internal alignment

· Support annual compensation planning processes and advise leaders on competitive and equitable pay practices

Strategic HR Partnership

· Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy

· Use HR data and insights to identify trends and recommend improvements to HR programs and processes

· Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

· CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent HR designation preferred

·7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership experience and team management

· Strong experience in employee relations, labour relations, and employment law

· Experience overseeing immigration processes and compensation reviews

· Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to navigate complex and sensitive workplace matters with professionalism, discretion and speed

· Experience with HR4 and the automotive industry considered an asset

In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

- Discounted employee vehicle purchase program

- Job-specific coaching & training programs

- Comprehensive health & dental plans

- Employee wellness & assistance programs

- Employee social events

Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation. Discover Dilawri.