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As Talent Advisors, we’ll be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and if selected, you’ll join Poppy & Peonies directly as a valued member of their team. We’re excited to consider your application!\nMeet Poppy & Peonies\nHi, I’m Natalie Dusome, Founder and CEO of Poppy & Peonies.\nAt Poppy & Peonies, we’re a fun and energetic brand that believes style and function should always go hand in hand.\nOur story began in 2015 after my daughter, Poppy, was born. I realized that the accessories I owned no longer worked for my life as a mom. I needed bags with pockets and organization that were practical without sacrificing style. When I couldn’t find them, I decided to create them myself.\nSince then, we’ve grown from filling orders in my basement to appearing on Dragons’ Den, expanding into new product categories, and collaborating with exciting influencers and brands. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but thanks to our incredible team and community, we’ve never felt more loved or supported.\nWe also believe we have a responsibility to care for the environment and protect the health and welfare of our planet and its animals. Our bags are made from high-quality vegan leather, and our entire product line is vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA-approved. We ship our products plastic-free and use recycled, compostable, and biodegradable materials wherever possible. We’re continually looking for ways to make our products and supply chain more sustainable.\nThe Role:\nAs the People & Culture Specialist, you’ll lead the day-to-day people function at Poppy & Peonies while helping us build the programs, practices, and infrastructure required for our next stage of growth.\nThis is a broad, hands-on HR and Generalist role. You’ll be responsible for the core employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, benefits, employee relations, engagement, learning and development, policy administration, and offboarding. You’ll also oversee the culture and employee experience work that helps our remote-first team feel connected, supported, and part of something meaningful.\nYou’ll partner closely with our founder and leadership team to translate business priorities into practical people plans. You’ll help leaders anticipate what the team will need, identify gaps before they become larger problems, and scale the strong HR programs and systems already in place.\nThis is an intermediate-level opportunity for someone who can operate independently and provide trusted guidance while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves. You won’t be joining a large HR department with highly specialized roles. You’ll need to move comfortably between planning, advising, problem-solving, program management, and detailed execution.\nSuccess in this role requires an understanding of how founder-led companies operate. You’ll know how to build a trusted partnership with a founder, introduce the right level of structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy, and support a growing team through change while remaining grounded in thoughtful, consistent HR practices.\nThe Opportunity:\nHR Partnership and People Planning\nPartner with the founder and leadership team to understand business priorities and translate them into practical people plans.\nDevelop short- and longer-term workforce plans that consider organizational growth, team capacity, critical roles, succession needs, and emerging skill gaps.\nProvide leaders with clear, thoughtful HR guidance grounded in company values, employment practices, and business realities.\nUse employee feedback, workforce data, and organizational observations to identify risks, patterns, and opportunities.\nSupport organizational design, role clarity, reporting relationships, and evolving team structures.\nHelp leaders assess the people impact of business decisions and plan effectively for periods of growth or change.\nEstablish meaningful people metrics and provide leadership with useful insights and recommendations.\nPartner with external HR and legal advisors when specialized guidance is required.\nManager Support and Performance\nLead and continually improve the company’s performance management approach, including goal setting, feedback, performance reviews, development planning, and performance improvement.\nCoach managers through performance concerns, difficult conversations, team dynamics, role clarity, and employee development.\nEquip new and existing managers with practical tools, resources, and training to lead effectively.\nHelp managers establish clear expectations, address concerns promptly, and document performance matters appropriately.\nSupport the development of high-performing teams by strengthening accountability, communication, and feedback practices.\nIdentify recurring manager needs and develop scalable programming, resources, or training in response.\nGuide leaders through promotions, compensation decisions, internal transitions, and role changes.\nEmployee Relations and HR Operations\nServe as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers seeking HR guidance or support.\nManage employee relations matters with care, discretion, consistency, and sound judgment.\nLead workplace investigations or coordinate external support when appropriate.\nManage accommodations, leaves, attendance concerns, performance matters, and other employee-related processes.\nMaintain accurate employee records, documentation, templates, and HR systems.\nDevelop, review, and administer workplace policies and procedures.\nMonitor evolving employment standards and HR requirements, escalating complex legal matters when necessary.\nSupport compensation administration and help maintain equitable and consistent compensation practices.\nManage employee benefits administration, including enrolment, employee questions, renewals, and relationships with external providers.\nLead respectful and well-organized offboarding processes, including terminations, resignations, documentation, and exit feedback.\nProtect employee confidentiality while maintaining appropriate communication and documentation across the organization.\nCulture and Employee Experience\nOwn and continually evaluate the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.\nOversee onboarding so every new employee feels welcomed, informed, prepared, and connected from the beginning.\nDevelop and coordinate culture-building programs, team rituals, recognition initiatives, virtual events, celebrations, and opportunities for meaningful connection.\nTranslate Poppy & Peonies’ values into clear and consistent employee experiences, programs, and leadership practices.\nLead employee listening initiatives, including surveys, check-ins, focus groups, and other feedback channels.\nTurn employee feedback into practical recommendations and ensure agreed-upon actions are followed through.\nSupport internal communications related to people programs, organizational changes, company initiatives, and team milestones.\nDevelop learning and development programming for employees and managers.\nTrack participation, feedback, and outcomes to understand which programs are working and where improvements are needed.\nOversee the work of the Culture Specialist, providing direction, support, prioritization, and accountability.\nRecruitment and Workforce Growth\nPartner with leaders to define hiring priorities, workforce needs, role requirements, and realistic recruitment timelines.\nManage relationships with Bloom and other external recruitment partners, ensuring vendors have clear direction and deliver a thoughtful candidate experience.\nReview and improve job descriptions, hiring processes, interview practices, and candidate communications.\nSupport managers in making consistent, evidence-based hiring decisions.\nEnsure recruitment and selection practices are equitable, accessible, and aligned with Poppy & Peonies’ values.\nMonitor recruitment progress, hiring outcomes, vendor performance, and associated costs.\nLead the transition from recruitment into onboarding so new employees have a consistent experience from offer acceptance through their first months with the company.\nHelp determine when recruitment should be handled internally and when external support is the best approach.\nPrograms, Systems, and Scale\nAssess existing HR programs and systems to determine what should be strengthened, simplified, or scaled.\nBuild sustainable processes appropriate for a small but growing company.\nCreate clear workflows, templates, playbooks, and resources that make it easier for employees and managers to navigate HR processes.\nEnsure people programs remain consistent while allowing for the flexibility required in an entrepreneurial environment.\nLead the implementation or improvement of HR technology and people-related 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We believe in growth and curiosity. If you bring many of these qualities and are excited about the opportunity, we want to hear from you!\nThe Recruitment Process:\nVideo screen with Niamh, Talent Advisor at Bloom\nVideo interview with Nat Bates\nFinal video interview with Nat Dusome\nReference checks\nOffer\nLocation:\nWe’re a fully remote team spread across North America, which means you can work from wherever you do your best thinking, collaborating, and problem-solving. 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