HR Director

Griffith Foods is the caring creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip Illinois USA Griffith Foods is known for true collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. The companys product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information visit .

TITLE: HR Director

LOCATION: Hybrid in Scarborough on average 4 days per week

Griffith Foods is hiring a HR Director for Canada to be a key member of both the Canadian Leadership Team (CLT) and the North America HR Leadership Team (HRLT). This role partners closely with the General Manager of Griffith Foods Canada and the VP HR North America to shape and execute the people strategy for the Canadian business while contributing to the broader One North America HR agenda.

The HR Director will lead a high-performing HR team and play a pivotal role in building organizational capability developing talent pipelines and driving a culture of growth and accountability. This is an opportunity to have real impact across the region influencing people practices strengthening leadership effectiveness and advancing Griffiths purpose of Blending Care and Creativity to Nourish the World.

This is a strategic and visible leadership role that influences not only Griffith Foods Canada but also the future of HR across North America. The HR Director for Canada plays a critical part in advancing One North America by building strong aligned and capable teams and ensuring that our people strategy is a true driver of business success.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

As a HR Director your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a member of the Canadian Leadership Team partnering with the General Manager to drive growth organizational health and people priorities.

• Contribute as an active member of the North America HRLT shaping and implementing HR strategies that advance the One North America model and build consistency across countries.

• Align local HR plans to global and regional priorities ensuring business and people strategies move in lockstep.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders coaching them to strengthen leadership capability engagement and performance.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Lead and embed Griffiths Talent Management and People Development frameworks ensuring robust talent pipelines thoughtful succession planning and proactive development conversations.

• Partner with leaders to identify and grow top talent ensuring diverse and high-potential individuals are prepared for future leadership roles.

• Facilitate organizational design and workforce planning efforts to ensure structure roles and capabilities align with business strategy.

• Partner with the North America Talent COE and HR peers to advance key regional initiatives such as Grow Talent leadership development and performance enablement.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Foster an inclusive engaging culture that reflects Griffiths purpose and values.

• Lead the local engagement strategy action planning and recognition programs that drive connection and belonging.

• Partner with leaders and HR peers to strengthen the overall employee experience across the full lifecycle from onboarding to career progression.

• Manage complex employee relations matters with care fairness and consistency.

Operational Excellence & HR Leadership

• Lead and develop the Canadian HR team building strong capability accountability and collaboration.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Griffith policies while supporting a consistent and equitable approach across North America.

• Leverage analytics and insights to assess organizational health and guide decision-making.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and simplification of HR processes through partnership with regional COEs (Talent Rewards Operations Communications).

The HR Director position is well-suited for you if you have:

• A proven ability to lead through change and foster engagement across matrixed regional structures.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field is required.

• 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience ideally within a manufacturing or food industry environment.

• Experience leading a country or business-unit HR function with demonstrated success influencing executive teams.

• Strong business acumen systems thinking and ability to connect people priorities to business outcomes.

• Demonstrated success in talent management leadership development and succession planning.

• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough 4 days per week.

What will set you apart:

• Masters degree or HR designation (CHRL/CHRE/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.

There is potential for a discretionary bonus with a target of 25%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

What We Offer (*):
Paid top-up for Pregnancy Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact:

Griffith Foods Canada embraces the Our Work Your Way work-flex model offering flexibility while fostering collaboration. Employees within commuting distance are encouraged to come together and work in the office for three days during the last week of each month to build connections and collaborate on shared projects.

At Griffith Foods you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true collaborative innovation guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at Intelligence Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our hiring process. All applications are reviewed using standardized screening questions to ensure alignment with job requirements.

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