Neil Cosby
Human Resources, Labour Relations, Training & Development, Organizational Development
Neil is an experienced human resources executive with extensive expertise spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. His background includes work in manufacturing, greenhouse technology, financial services, insurance, legal services, and social services. Neil’s core strengths and passions lie in employee and labour relations, establishing HR frameworks to ensure compliance, fostering high-performing workplace cultures, and leading training and development initiatives. He collaborates closely with clients to align HR strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring a seamless integration of goals and infrastructure.
Client Services
- Human Resources Strategy
- Employee/Labour Relations
- Compliance
- Building High Performing Cultures
- Workplace Investigations
- Interim HR Roles
Selected Achievements
- Developed online training modules for the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association’s employee orientation program, widely adopted as mandatory training by members of the Toronto Mental Health and Addictions Supportive Housing Network.
- Led collective bargaining processes with public and private unions, achieving agreements without any work stoppages.
- Collaborated internationally with US, Dutch, French, and German HR departments at a major manufacturer to align domestic practices with corporate HR programs, ensuring national compliance with a unified vision.
- Provided interim HR leadership for public and private sector clients, delivering stability and support during periods of significant disruption.
Qualifications
- University of Windsor – Honours BA in Criminology
- Niagara College of Applied Arts – Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resources Management
- Centenary University of New Jersey – Master of Business Administration in Human Resources
- Human Resources Professionals Association – Certified Human Resources Leader
- Mentor Health and Safety Consultants – Joint Health and Safety Certification