HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Full-time | Commissary Kitchen

About Summerhill Market

Summerhill Market isn't your typical grocery store. We're a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients that food lovers can't get enough of. Our Commissary Kitchen, located near Lawrence & the DVP, is where the magic happens Producing the gourmet meals, baked goods, and catering that define the Summerhill experience.

Now we're looking for an HR Generalist who's equal parts people-focused and process-driven to join our Commissary team. You'll be the go-to support for our growing team of employees keeping things organized, building strong connections, and helping our teams do what they do best.

What you'll do

• Be the daily HR touchpoint for our Commissary — supporting production, logistics, bakery, and operations teams
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, attendance, and performance management
• Own the recruitment cycle from posting to onboarding and new hire orientation
• Maintain organized, accurate employee records, training logs, and compliance documents
• Support benefits, vacation tracking, payroll coordination, and HR reporting
• Keep policies and communication consistent across the site
• Jump in on engagement, recognition, and team initiatives that make work better for everyone
• Collaborate with Head Office (HR, Finance, Operations) to keep things running smoothly

• Assist with scheduling, data entry, audits, and seasonal projects when needed

• May need to assist and support Bakery, Kitchen, and other areas of logistics as needed

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years of hands-on HR experience — generalist or coordinator level
• A solid understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation
• Experience in food production, grocery, or manufacturing environments is a big plus
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills — you get things done
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office; ADP Workforce Now or HRIS experience an asset
• Someone proactive, approachable, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
• Post-secondary education in HR or Business; CHRP designation (or working toward it) is an asset

Perks of working here

• Weekly pay (yes, every Friday)
• Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees
• Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals
• Growth opportunities within HR and Operations
• A supportive, team-driven workplace that values initiative and collaboration
• Convenient location near Lawrence & the DVP

Join our team

If you're the kind of person who loves solving problems, supporting people, and keeping operations on track — this is your chance to shine. Bring your HR expertise, your energy, and your people-first mindset to the team that feeds Toronto. Apply today — we can't wait to meet you.

All full-time roles are 44 hours per week. Pay is negotiable based on experience.

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. We 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 an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location.