HR Generalist

**HR Generalist - Food Production Focus**:

- Summerhill Market - Commissary & Bakery Kitchen_

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto specializing in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready-to-eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goods, and curated, hard-to-find groceries.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Director of HR, the **HR Generalist** is primarily responsible for providing human resources support to our **production teams** working within our **Commissary and Bakery Kitchen** locations. This role emphasizes collaboration with Production and Operations leaders to ensure that HR best practices are applied in a fast-paced, culinary-focused environment.

This position will focus on talent acquisition, training and development, employee engagement, and HR compliance to support a growing team of culinary professionals and production staff.

Role requires travel between locations and the person must have a reliable form of transportation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support all core HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, training and development, and health & safety compliance.
- Maintain and organize up-to-date employee records: contracts, training certifications, policy acknowledgments, and documentation.
- Implement and facilitate employee training related to health and safety, food safety, internal policies, and job-specific skills.
- Coordinate with the JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) on monthly inspections, quarterly meetings, and compliance tracking.
- Support employee relations initiatives and help foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Coordinate employee appreciation events and initiatives that support team engagement and recognition.
- Contribute to the roll-out of new HR initiatives, policy updates, and continuous improvements across the food production units.
- Additional HR duties and projects as assigned.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- 3 years+ of Human Resources experience, ideally in a food production, hospitality, or manufacturing environment.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field; CHRP designation or membership with HRPA is an asset.
- Working knowledge of HR functions including recruitment, training, policy implementation, and employee relations.
- Proven ability to build relationships with diverse teams and act as a trusted HR partner.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to travel between production sites within the GTA.
- Energetic, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a team-focused HR environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS systems and proficient in ADP is an asset.

**Perks & Benefits**
- Weekly pay
- Generous employee discount
- Flexible scheduling
- Employer-paid benefits for all full-time employees
- Supportive, dynamic workplace culture focused on training, diversity, and employee recognition
- Easily accessible locations
- Complimentary work swag (Summerhill Market shirts provided)

**Pay is based on experience and qualifications**based on demonstrated knowledge and skill in HR functions within a production-based environment.

**Equity Statement**

At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M3A 1B7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- HR: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CHRP designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person