MacDonald Search Group is searching for a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Manager on behalf of our client to champion their people strategy during an exciting period of rapid expansion. This stand-alone role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead the HR function from the ground up, supporting diverse operations across retail, production, and corporate environments. If you're a proactive HR professional with a passion for cultivating talent and optimizing organizational growth, we encourage you to apply!
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly growing company with a strong commitment to quality and customer experience. Their operations span a dynamic retail/food service presence, a robust production and distribution division, and a lean corporate head office. They pride themselves on high standards and an ability to deliver exceptional products and service to their customers.
The Opportunity
As our client's first dedicated Human Resources Manager, you'll be instrumental in shaping their company culture and ensuring their continued success. This broad generalist role requires a hands-on approach, a strategic mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be a trusted advisor to leadership, a champion for employees, and a key driver of growth initiatives.
What you will be doing:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives, fostering a positive and productive work environment across all divisions (retail outlets, production facilities, and corporate office).
• Talent Acquisition & Management: Lead all aspects of talent acquisition, from recruitment and onboarding to retention strategies. Focus on attracting, hiring, and retaining high-quality employees who embody the company's values and contribute to its success.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, providing guidance, support, and conflict resolution to ensure a fair and equitable workplace.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management systems that encourage employee growth, productivity, and accountability.
• HR Policy & Compliance: Create, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a stand-alone or leadership capacity. Extra points for experience in a franchised retail or food service environment.
• Proven experience supporting a multi-faceted organization with both corporate and franchised operations, as well as a production component.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, policy development and HR compliance.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Why Join Our Client?
This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company. You'll have the autonomy to build out the HR function and contribute directly to their success. Our client offers a dynamic work environment, a collaborative team, and competitive compensation and benefits - (base salary $90,000 -120,000).