HR Manager | Huha

Bloom; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup is seeking an HR Manager to drive HR initiatives and nurture company culture. The role involves recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance management. Ideal candidates should have extensive HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary of $90,000 to $110,000 CAD and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work model in Vancouver.

Benefits

15 days of vacation

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Discounts on products

Welcome product package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR initiatives across recruitment and employee engagement.
• Build and manage core HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

HR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Bloom is a full-service workplace design consultancy representing Huha on their search for an Executive Assistant to join their team. As Talent Advisors, we will be the liaison between our Huha and yourself during this recruitment process. We do not use fancy tech to search through resumes at Bloom; every resume is reviewed by a human to ensure that we attain a consistent and equitable interview process. You will directly join our client’s team if you are selected as the successful candidate. We look forward to seeing your application!

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Huha is an underwear brand making healthier, comfier skin-layer basics that encourage one’s sense of body positivity and self-love. In the process of creating what is better for our bodies and minds, we are creating a better world, too.

We believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their skin. For too long, we’ve been trained to think that the way we look is more important than the way we feel, and we’re on a mission to change that.

We are a small but dedicated team with great ambitions. As a fast-growing startup, we believe that if we set our minds to a unified goal and work together to achieve it, the moon is the limit. Since our inception, we have doubled our growth year-over-year, given back to dozens of wonderful charities, and garnered tens of thousands of loyal customers who believe what we believe: that comfort is more important than vanity.

Huha is on a mission to create healthier, more comfortable garments that improve one’s sense of body positivity and self-love. Our values guide our work, and our mission guides our values.

About the Role

Reporting to the COO and closely collaborating with the Founder & CEO, we are looking for an HR Manager to join our team. As an HR Manager, you will play a key role in building and nurturing our culture and people strategy. You’ll be responsible for driving HR initiatives across recruitment, employee engagement, performance, and compliance, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. As part of a nimble team, you will also contribute to our operations and HQ management.

This role requires someone equally comfortable with hands-on execution (recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, HQ management), strategic initiatives (culture building, performance management, compliance).

Does this sound like you?

Do you enjoy creating people-first policies and programs that empower employees and strengthen culture? Are you passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent? Do you thrive on supporting both individuals and the business in achieving their goals? Do you have a genuine commitment to building an inclusive, high-performing workplace?

If you answered yes to all the above—we would love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

• HR Strategy & Operations
• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, and design policies and programs that scale as the company grows from startup to mid-size organization
• Translate the founder’s vision and company values into systems, rituals, and policies that reinforce culture and performance at scale
• Develop and implement HR systems, policies and procedures in line with company values and compliance requirements
• Build and manage core HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, and employee relations
• Maintain HR systems, data, and reporting to support decision-making
• Manage HRIS and personnel records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with operational reporting and cross-functional coordination where needed
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Oversee recruitment efforts to attract and hire top talent aligned with both skills and cultural fit
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting to offer
• Lead onboarding programs to ensure a smooth integration for new hires, embedding company values and vision from day one
• Manage employee onboarding logistics, company communications, equipment setup, and workplace tools
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Serve as a trusted partner to employees and managers on HR-related matters
• Proactively act as a ‘culture guardian,’ ensuring daily practices and decisions align with our vision
• Address employee relations issues with fairness, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Design, lead and implement initiatives to build, sustain and strengthen company culture, engagement, and retention, while reflecting our values
• Organize team-building activities, company events, and recognition programs that foster connection and belonging
• Performance & Development
• Manage performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback
• Partner with managers to support team development, career paths, and employee engagement
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development programs
• Support career growth and succession planning initiatives
• Compensation & Benefits
• Drive compensation, leave and benefits benchmarking and administration
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable practices that support Huha’s above market positioning
• Partner with Finance and Operations on payroll, budgeting and workforce planning
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, health & safety requirements, HR best practices, and internal policies
• Mitigate HR-related risks through proactive monitoring and reporting
• Balance compliance with innovation, ensuring policies both protect the business and empower people to thrive

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years in a managerial role and ideally previous exposure to both HR generalist and operations responsibilities
• Track record of setting up or collaborating on HR processes in a small or scaling company
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
• Proven ability to manage employee relations with discretion and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance tactical execution with long-term planning
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and data reporting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, juggling HR, operations, and office management responsibilities in a lean team environment

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

The Interview Process

• Phone screen with Caitlin, Talent Advisor from Bloom
• In-person interview with Alexa (CEO & Founder) & Jona (VP, Operations)
• Take home assignment
• Final in-person interview with Jona
• Reference checks
• Offer

Location & Working Hours

• This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, Canada, and will require travel to our office.
• At this time, we are only considering candidates based in the Vancouver area for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future if you're located outside of this area.

Total Rewards

• Annual salary ranges from $90,000- $110,000 CAD
• 15 days of vacation
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Wellness Benefits, including dental, prescription drugs, travel insurance, virtual healthcare, AD&D, and access to confidential EFAP support
• A ‘welcome to Huha’ product package (all our best sellers!!), plus complimentary products for every new style and limited colours we launch
• Enjoy an extra staff discount on any additional purchases, plus a Friends and Family Discount for you to share

Like Bloom, Huha is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, Hiring Managers will not respond to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities. To apply, please submit your application via Bloom.

How We Hire

Huha is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is biased, the team at Huha will not be responding to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities.

Huha is a proud equal opportunity workplace that is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We’re looking for motivated and compassionate people who can execute from the ground up and support the work that Huha believes in.

Huha is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.

Should you require any accommodation, please inform us, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative format, or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application or email [e-mail].