ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Workland offers a unique career opportunity to join a family-owned business and a leading Canadian distributor of retail, food service, and packaging products, located in the Saint-Laurent area of Montreal. Our client is currently seeking an HR and Office Manager with strong expertise in human resources, as well as office management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in overseeing the full employee lifecycle, developing and implementing HR policies, and ensuring smooth office operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. In this role, the person will be responsible for managing employee relations and experience, organizational development, succession planning, general office operations, and contributing to interdepartmental projects to support the company’s growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Vice Presidents, the HR and Office Manager will manage all facets of human resources, and operational programs, ensuring alignment with company goals. This unique role involves being responsible for efficient HR management, while also overseeing day-to-day office operations and working in close proximity with the leadership team.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field*.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in HR*.
• (3+) years of experience in general office administration*.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, workplace safety, payroll processes, and operational best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think strategically and act pragmatically.
• Good experience with payroll software, MS Office Suite, and project management tools.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian retail, food service, and packaging product distribution markets, is an asset.
• Good communication skills in both English and French are preferred.
• Different combinations of relevant experience and education may be considered.