Human Resource Manager

CTG Brands Inc; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

CTG Brands Inc. in Canada seeks a forward-thinking HR Leader to oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy development, organizational culture, and contractor network administration.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will lead full-cycle recruitment, policy implementation, and employee engagement initiatives across CTG Brands and Giftcraft 2025 Inc., ensuring regulatory compliance and effective change management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR generalist or management experience.
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario & BC employment standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in wholesale, retail or consumer goods industry an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with company goals.
• Support managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Manage compensation and benefits, and assist payroll administration in partnership with Accounting.
• Oversee contract administration of independent sales contractors.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and workplace regulations.
• Support change management during organizational restructuring and transition.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll coordination

Job description

About Us

This role supports CTG Group Companies, which includes CTG Brands Inc. and Giftcraft 2025 Inc.

CTG Brands Inc. is a leading Canadian-based consumer packaged goods company with a 41-year track record in providing value-driven general merchandise across seasonal and everyday categories. With distribution across North America and servicing customers across all channels, CTG is known for its product innovation, operational agility, sourcing strength, and deep retail partnerships.

Giftcraft 2025 Inc. is a newly revitalized company building on the legacy of Giftcraft's brand in the home décor and giftware industry. Under new ownership, the business is in an exciting phase of transformation, aiming to re-establish Giftcraft as a market leader with a fresh strategy, team, and product vision.

We are looking for a forward-thinking and hands-on HR leader to help build and integrate people strategies across both organizations during this critical growth and transformation period.

Summary

The Human Resource Manager will lead all HR functions including recruitment, employee relations & engagement, performance management, policy development, organizational culture, and the administration of our independent sales contractor network. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with company goals
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans
• Manage compensation and benefits, and assist payroll administration in partnership with Accounting
• Manage contract administration of independent sales contractors
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and workplace regulations
• Support change management during organizational restructuring and transition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of HR generalist or management experience
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred
• Strong knowledge of Ontario & BC employment standards
  
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in wholesale, retail or consumer goods industry an asset

Benefits

• Company events
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay