Job Description

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the "critical link" that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.


Our success has compounded since the Company's humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional T-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

S&S Activewear Canada is seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Manager to lead human resources operations for its Canadian division, part of a US-based apparel wholesale and distribution business. This role will be instrumental in fostering a positive work environment, driving talent management initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Canadian labor laws. The position supports a lean corporate structure and three distribution centers across Vaughan, ON, Calgary, AB, and Vancouver, BC. Key business partners include the Vice President of the Commercial team and the Distribution Center Operations Director. The successful candidate will oversee HR strategies for approximately 150 distribution center employees and 75 corporate staff across Canada.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Pay based off experience


Monday - Friday, Full-time, Exempt


Hybrid Available

WHAT YOU WILL DO

HR Strategy & Leadership - Act as the primary HR contact for leadership and business partners, providing expert guidance on daily operations while mentoring junior HR staff. Payroll & Benefits Administration - Manage Canadian payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance and competitive compensation structures. Employee Engagement & Retention - Develop and implement initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, recognition, wellbeing, and engagement. Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution - Lead confidential investigations and manage performance, workplace conflict, and compliance cases. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Partner with senior leaders to drive hiring strategies, workforce planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Ensure adherence to federal and provincial labor laws, employment standards, and immigration regulations. Performance & Talent Management - Oversee performance review processes, succession planning, and career development programs to support business growth. Policy Development & Implementation - Draft, update, and implement HR policies and procedures across corporate and distribution center operations. HR Technology & Process Optimization - Improve HR systems for enhanced operational efficiency, reporting, and compliance tracking. Training & Development - Establish learning and development programs to foster employee skill-building and professional growth. Workplace Safety & Wellness - Ensure workplace safety standards are met and promote wellness initiatives for employees.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with 3-5 years in a managerial role. Proven leadership and change management experience in a dynamic and growing organization. Strong experience managing payroll operations (1-2 years with Dayforce preferred). Full work authorization in Canada required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CPHR designation is a strong asset. Advanced knowledge of Canadian employment laws, regulatory compliance, and workplace health & safety standards. Experience leading HR projects, including workforce planning, retention strategies, and DEI initiatives. Expertise in labor relations, and conflict resolution. Ability to develop and implement HR analytics and metrics to optimize decision-making. Skilled in performance management, coaching, and succession planning to support business growth. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint for executive reporting and presentations. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience working cross-functionally in corporate and operations environments. Proven ability to build high-performance teams, drive engagement, and create a collaborative work culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.