- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $95,000–115,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2026
About Harry Rosen
Founded in Toronto in 1954 by brothers Harry and Lou Rosen, Harry Rosen is a leading Canadian luxury menswear retailer, distinguished by its curated designer collections, tailoring expertise and personalized service. Its heritage combines entrepreneurial ambition with an enduring commitment to helping clients dress with confidence. As an employer, the company offers a setting where sartorial knowledge, relationship-building and commercial acumen intersect, with career paths spanning client advising, tailoring, merchandising and corporate functions. Professionals drawn to refined retail will find a business in which attentive service, product expertise and long-term client relationships are central to the brand’s identity.
Harry Rosen is hiring a full-time, permanent Human Resources Programs Manager for its hybrid central office in Toronto. The role leads Associate relations, HR policies, benefits and compensation administration, health and safety, leave management, and other national programs; starting compensation is CAD 95,000–115,000 annually, dependent on skills, experience, and seniority.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day Associate relations cases, guiding leaders and Associates through workplace dynamics while fostering respect, fairness, collaboration, and positive experiences.
- Maintain HR policies, lead annual reviews, and translate updates into clear content for Associates.
- Lead benefits and compensation administration, including benchmarking, benefits onboarding, lifecycle changes, and open enrollment.
- Own national health and safety and leave management.
- Support and deliver training, from compliance essentials to leadership development.
- Support the annual assessment cycle by equipping leaders to conduct meaningful development conversations and ensuring the cycle runs smoothly.
- Monitor legislative changes affecting AODA/IASR, internal programs, and provincial standards.
- Lead pay equity compliance, job creation, and job evaluations.
- Lead the service recognition program.
- Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and foster engagement.
- Lead and develop the HR Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP designation is an asset.
- Previous experience in a highly service-oriented environment and understanding of the unique HR challenges and opportunities in retail are strongly preferred.
- Workday or similar HRIS experience, plus advanced Excel and Microsoft suite skills.
- Bilingual in English and French is a strong asset.
- Adaptable and agile, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while shifting between tactical execution and high-level focus.
- Exceptional customer orientation, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to work with leaders at all levels, cross-functional teams, and internal and external partners.
- Understanding and application of provincial employment legislation, including ESA, AODA/IASR, Occupational Health & Safety, and Human Rights.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, problem solving, and operational excellence within HR functions.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years leading HR operational functions and programs.
Education
Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP designation is an asset.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 95,000 to CAD 115,000 per annum.
Benefits
Yearly bonus plan opportunities; employee discounts and special purchase opportunities; comprehensive flexible benefits package; pension and Group RRSP programs; opportunities for internal growth and promotion, supported by succession planning.
Culture
Harry Rosen’s workplace culture reflects its heritage as a Canadian luxury menswear specialist, with an emphasis on sartorial expertise, personalised service and lasting client relationships. Its client-focused retail environment values attention to detail and collaborative service, with employees helping clients develop a wardrobe that expresses their individual style.
About Cerulean
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