Manager, Human Resources

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Summit Search Group is pleased to partner with Redstone Food Group in their search for a Manager, Human Resources.

About Our Client:

Redstone Food Group Ltd. is a commercial bakery that specializes in artisan and frozen baked goods for retail, in‑store bakery, and foodservice customers across Canada and the U.S.

Position Scope:

The Human Resources Manager is a hands‑on generalist responsible for delivering full‑scope HR support for the day-to-day requirements of four (4) operating plants. Supporting a workforce of approximately full time 150 employees, this role focuses on recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations support, policy development and implementations, performance management support, and ensuring compliance with ESA standards and compliance in Ontario. This position is designed for a proactive HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, non‑union manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

Manage full‑cycle recruitment for production, skilled trades, technical, and salaried roles.
Collaborate with plant leaders to forecast labour and team needs.
Completion of employment agreements and all necessary documentation.
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and early engagement.

Employee Relations & Workplace Support

Serve as primary HR contact across all sites.
Coach supervisors on performance, attendance, and policies.
Conduct workplace investigations per ESA.
Promote a positive, respectful workplace culture.

HR Compliance & Policy Administration

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation.
Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
Manage confidential HR documentation.
Ensure HR practices align with food‑industry regulations.

Performance Management & Training

Guide managers through reviews and progressive discipline.
Identify training needs and coordinate development.
Provide HR training on workplace conduct and compliance.

HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits

Administer payroll changes and employee status updates.
Support benefits administration.
Manage an HRIS that manages core HR functions, centralizing database of all plants employee data, providing HR metrics such as holidays, attendance, turnover and other key items.
Recommend improvements for consistency and efficiency.

Strategic HR Leadership

Align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
Support succession planning and engagement strategies.
Lead HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Health, Safety & Return‑to‑Work

Support compliance with provincial OHS laws.
Assist with WSIB/WCB claims and accommodations.
Participate in JHSC activities and safety initiatives.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
Ability to balance strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.
Proficient with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel between facilities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
CHRP/CHRL preferred.
5+ years of broad HR generalist experience (manufacturing preferred).
Experience supporting multiple sites is an asset.

AI Disclosure: AI will not be used in the recruitment process.

Vacancy Disclosure: This is a newly created position and does not replace an existing role.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a resume to Aman Sodi at aman.sodi@summitsearchgroup.com.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.