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 company's 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 www.griffithfoods.com.

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 Griffith's 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.

• Lead and embed Griffith's 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.

• Foster an inclusive, engaging culture that reflects Griffith's 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.

• 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).

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

• Bachelor's 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.

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