Human Resources & Performance Manager

Building the People Engine Behind a High Growth Apparel Platform The Minery is searching for a Director of People & Performance for one of our distinguished clients in the GTA.
Our client is a fast growing, tech enabled apparel platform powering some of North America’s most exciting lifestyle, workwear, and direct to consumer brands. From concept to customer, they bring design, production, logistics, and distribution together under one roof.
Their work moves across industries and continents, from sports apparel and everyday workwear to pieces that have appeared in Paris Fashion Week.
The energy in their North York office is real. Creative conversations. With approximately 200 employees across Canada and the United States and continued growth ahead, the organization is ready to elevate its people strategy to match the scale and complexity of the business.
They are seeking a Director of People & Performance to architect, lead, and operationalize the next evolution of HR across the organization.
This is a build and own opportunity for a confident, hands on HR leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will partner with senior leaders to shape how the organization hires, develops, evaluates, protects, and grows its people across sales, creative, production, warehouse, shipping, and corporate environments.
This role will also lead and support an HR Business Partner based in the United States.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy
Recruitment is mission critical.

Design and implement a scalable recruiting engine that operates efficiently and independently.
Align workforce planning with aggressive growth targets.
Raise the quality bar on every hire.

Performance & Accountability
This organization is competitive and performance driven. Establish and own the performance philosophy and framework across the organization.
Equip leaders to address performance concerns early, clearly, and consistently.
Develop structured, compliant performance improvement processes.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on organizational growth and team effectiveness.
Facilitate quarterly performance and planning sessions.
Provide leadership and guidance to the US based HR Business Partner.

Compliance, Risk & Health and Safety
Oversee HR compliance across Canada and the United States, including employment standards, policy development, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and manage Health and Safety programs across production, warehouse, shipping, and office environments.
Ensure workplace safety programs, documentation, training, and reporting meet provincial, federal, and US standards.
Partner with operations leaders to proactively mitigate risk and strengthen workplace safety culture.
Oversee investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations matters.
Own and elevate the employee experience across both in office and remote teams.
Ensure virtual and remote team members feel as connected, supported, and engaged as employees working in the office.
Develop programs that reinforce a high-performance culture while maintaining a strong sense of team.

HR Operations & Infrastructure

Build scalable onboarding, documentation, and policy infrastructure.
Drive disciplined follow through on HR initiatives.
Establish reporting and HR metrics that support data driven decision making.

You protect the business. 7 plus years of progressive HR leadership experience.

• Strong background in talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational design.
• Hands on experience managing Health and Safety in production or warehouse environments.
• Deep knowledge of employment standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading or mentoring HR professionals.
• Confident presence with senior leadership.
• Willingness to be in office at least 3 days per week, with quarterly travel to the United States.

110,000 – $135,000 CAD

Final compensation will reflect cross border HR leadership experience, Health and Safety expertise, and demonstrated ability to build and scale HR functions in high growth environments.
Creative, entrepreneurial, and high energy culture.
Our Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and Indigenous status. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.