Regional Human Resources Manager – North America

Start date 10/08/2026

Time Type Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Mobile Work No mobile working

Reference ID JR123648

Company Name Rhenus Logistics Canada Limited

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job Category Human Resources

Business Unit

Air & Ocean

Salary

Starting Salary: CAD 130,000 per year

Contact Person Eugene Sorokin

+1 (905) 6719858

Your Benefits

Continuous Training

Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.

Great Team

It’s truly the people that make the difference - and with us you’ll join the best team around.

Flat Hierarchies

Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.

Room for Innovation

Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.

Events

From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.

Quick Decision Processes

Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.

Reference ID JR123648

Company Name Rhenus Logistics Canada Limited

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job Category Human Resources

Business Unit

Air & Ocean

Salary

Starting Salary: CAD 130,000 per year

Contact Person Eugene Sorokin

+1 (905) 6719858

Job Description

What you can expect

Serve as the primary Human Resources partner for the Canadian business, overseeing the full employee lifecycle and ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR support.

Partner with executive leadership across North America to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that align with business objectives and long-term organizational growth.

Lead organizational development initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, and change management programs.

Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational design, talent development, and complex people matters.

Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Lead annual compensation planning initiatives, including salary reviews, bonus planning, and organizational workforce planning.

Oversee Canadian employee benefits administration while supporting annual benefit plan renewals with external providers.

Manage employee lifecycle activities within ADP and Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.

Develop and maintain employment documentation, including offer letters, promotions, employment agreements, policy updates, job descriptions, and separation documentation.

Monitor employee contracts, work permits, leaves of absence, and employment compliance requirements.

Analyze workforce metrics, employee engagement, turnover trends, and organizational data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation and evolving business needs.

Partner with the Regional HR team to support strategic HR initiatives across the United States while collaborating with local HR resources on implementation.

Support international assignments, employee relocations, and cross-border HR initiatives in accordance with company policies.

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by challenging existing practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving organizational effectiveness.

Support payroll continuity, HR vendor management, departmental administration, and additional HR projects as required.

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and the overall employee experience.

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an asset.

5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including strategic HR partnership and employee relations responsibilities.

Experience within logistics, transportation, supply chain, distribution, or warehousing is considered an asset.

Demonstrated experience leading strategic HR initiatives such as organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership coaching, performance management, or change management.

Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business decisions through strategic people solutions.

Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices; exposure to multi-jurisdictional or North American HR environments is considered an asset.

Experience supporting organizational growth, business transformation, or change management initiatives.

Experience utilizing Workday HRIS, ADP, or similar HR systems for employee lifecycle management, reporting, and HR administration.

Demonstrated success leading HR projects and implementing process improvements that drive operational excellence.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide meaningful business recommendations.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence leaders at all levels of the organization.

Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to travel periodically throughout North America, particularly during the initial onboarding period.

Ability to work full-time from our Mississauga office.

Business Unit

Air & Ocean

Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.

Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.