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Knix

Direct-to-consumer leakproof intimate apparel

People & Workplace Coordinator

ContractPosted on 10/15/2026
CA$55k - CA$65k/yr+ RRSP matching + 50% product discount
Junior, Mid
Toronto, ON, Canada
HybridThree to four in-office days per week; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are required.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 1 to 3 years of experience in People or HR administration, workplace operations, office administration, or a similar employee- or customer-facing role.
  • Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and recurring processes while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with care and sound judgment.
  • Be comfortable learning and working across different systems and technology.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a first point of contact for Tier 1 employee questions about People processes, policies, benefits, and systems, providing timely support and directing complex questions to the appropriate People Team member.
  • Coordinate administrative onboarding and offboarding for HQ and Retail employees, including HRIS workflows, documentation, and required employee information.
  • Prepare employee letters for promotions, transfers, title changes, compensation changes, and other employment updates, based on direction and approval from People Business Partners.
  • Process employee lifecycle changes in the HRIS and maintain accurate and timely employee records, including regular updates and audits.
  • Partner with Payroll on employee lifecycle changes and ensure new-hire documentation is completed accurately and on time to support payroll processing.
  • Prepare employment verification letters and other standard employee documentation.
  • Support benefits administration, including enrollments, employee communications, deadline reminders, and basic portal troubleshooting.
  • Support administration of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Coordinate and distribute the monthly People News communication.
  • Provide administrative support for People programs, processes, and projects.
  • Monitor completion of required compliance training and coordinate employee reminders and follow-up.
  • Maintain work authorization documentation and track employee work permit renewals.
  • Partner with Tech and E-commerce to administer employee discount access, including new-hire setup, offboarding, and Tier 1 troubleshooting.
  • Partner with IT to coordinate employee technology needs throughout the employee lifecycle, including equipment, initial workstation and account setup, and access removal during offboarding.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of recurring People processes and administrative workflows.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day HQ office needs and help ensure the workplace is organized and well maintained.
  • Welcome visitors and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, office email, phone calls, and general office inquiries.
  • Conduct regular office walkthroughs and coordinate resolution of facilities, maintenance, security, and operational needs.
  • Administer building access, including issuing and deactivating security fobs.
  • Maintain working relationships with building management, facilities vendors, and workplace service partners.
  • Manage office inventory and coordinate ordering and restocking of office supplies, equipment, snacks, and kitchen amenities.
  • Partner with the Employee Experience Specialist and broader People Team to support employee programs and experiences.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day workplace operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Be highly organized and service-oriented.
  • Enjoy helping people and bring a warm, responsive approach to employee support.
  • Be proactive in identifying issues with employee processes, incomplete records, or the physical workplace.
  • Enjoy finding ways to simplify, organize, and improve recurring processes.

About the company

Knix makes direct-to-consumer intimate apparel focused on comfort and practicality. Its flagship leakproof underwear, designed to handle menstrual and urinary leakage with multi-layer, moisture-wicking gussets, anchors a broader range including wireless bras, activewear, shapewear, swimwear, loungewear, and the teen line Kt by Knix. The company sells mainly online but also operates physical stores and ships via Amazon, supported by a patented leakproof technology and campaigns that showcase real customers of diverse sizes. Its goal is to provide reliable, reusable intimate wear that protects against leakage while expanding its brand presence in North America and beyond.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$46.2M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Knix plans seven 2026 store openings, including Halifax’s first East Coast location.
  • Holt Renfrew launched Knix across six locations in March 2025, lifting premium exposure.
  • Knix surpassed C$1 billion cumulative net sales by December 2025, proving demand.

What critics are saying

  • Spencer v. Knix settled for $1.4 million in 2025, damaging PFAS trust.
  • Joanna Griffiths exited in August 2026, removing the founder behind brand momentum.
  • If leakproof claims lose credibility, Knix’s core category collapses into commodity underwear.

What makes Knix unique

  • Knix built leakproof underwear and incontinence protection under one recognizable brand.
  • Essity owns 80% since 2022, giving Knix global hygiene scale and capital.
  • Knix combines DTC, Amazon, and 30-plus planned stores for omnichannel reach.

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Benefits

  • Parental Leave
  • Product Discount
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

21%
Essity
Aug 6th, 2026
Essity acquires Knix and takes global lead in leakproof apparel

Hygiene and health company Essity acquires 80% of the Canadian company Knix Wear Inc. (“Knix”), a leading provider of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence. The purchase price amounts to USD 320m (approximately SEK 3.3bn)[...]

Yahoo Finance
Jul 14th, 2026
Knix appoints Nicole Tapscott as brand president after hitting $730M in sales

Canadian intimates and activewear brand Knix has appointed Nicole Tapscott as brand president, effective 1 August. Tapscott, who joined as chief commercial officer in early 2024, succeeds founder Joanna Griffiths, who is departing following a planned transition. During Tapscott's tenure, Knix doubled its retail store footprint and expanded wholesale partnerships to include Target, Revolve, and Free People. The Knix brand portfolio recently surpassed C$1 billion in cumulative net sales. Before joining Knix, Tapscott served as chief marketing officer at Mejuri and vice president at Casper, where she launched international markets and contributed to the company's IPO. The appointment follows Knix's recent naming of Cyntia Leo as chief marketing officer in May.

Fortune
Feb 8th, 2026
Knix founder uses hypnotherapy to tackle fear of failure and extreme burnout at $400M company

Joanna Griffiths, founder and president of $400 million intimates company Knix, has been working with hypnotherapist Grace Smith for five years to manage extreme burnout and work through her fear of failure. The pair meet biweekly for hour-long sessions focusing on business decisions and insecurities. Griffiths launched Knix in Toronto in 2012 and sold 80% of the business to Essity in 2022 for $320 million. Between 2020 and 2022, she endured the pandemic, had three children, raised a $50 million Series B round and completed the sale—all whilst serving as CEO. Diagnosed with extreme burnout in 2024, Griffiths has learned to set boundaries and reject hustle culture. Under her continued leadership as president, Knix reached C$1 billion in net sales last December.

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2025
Knix Partners With Holt Renfrew To Grow Canadian Retail Footprint

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Knix, the intimates, swim, active and #1 Leakproof Brand in North America, launches in Holt Renfrew across six retail locations, including two pop-ups. The partnership features a select assortment available in-store and online, bringing together these two renowned Canadian brands. Knix recognized the opportunity to bring the product into the hands of more consumers with this partnership in the elevated and impactful way that Holt Renfrew is known for. This marks an exciting retail footprint expansion for the Knix brand, to complement their direct-to-consumer channels

PR Newswire
Mar 20th, 2025
Knix Partners With Four Iconic Female Founders And Goes "Out Of Office" To Celebrate New Swimwear Collection

"This campaign represents more than just swimwear – it's a celebration of women who are unapologetically powerful," says Joanna Griffiths, Founder President of Knix. "The 'Out of Office' concept was inspired by the idea that even the busiest women take time to disconnect, recharge and rejuvenate. Alongside this campaign, we're excited to introduce our new innovative sculpt fabric, designed to make you feel supported, confident, and beautiful – in a swimsuit that works as hard as you do.". Campaign Partners. Knix's commitment to empowerment is embodied by the remarkable women featured in the campaign. Here is what they had to say:"Being part of Knix's swimwear campaign has been a healing journey, helping me embrace my body and culture