Director, Human Resources - Winnipeg, Canada - CAHRD Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc

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    COMPETITION # 2024CA-HRD02

    NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 10011

    POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

    Job Summary

    The Director of Human Resources reports directly to a Co-Executive Director and is a key member of the leadership team, bringing strategic oversight and operational management to the Human Resources (HR) Department. This role is pivotal in administering all facets of human resources, from personnel record keeping, policy development and implementation, to overseeing recruitment, training, classification, and the management of payroll and benefits. Acting as a strategic partner, the Director offers confidential advice and support to management and staff, ensuring alignment with CAHRD's values and strategic goals. This position requires a leader capable of fostering positive relationships and promoting an inclusive culture within a diverse workforce exceeding 100 employees.

    Core Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall organizational needs and strategy. Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues. Provide technical expertise on interpretation of collective agreements.
  • Policy Development and Implementation: Craft, revise, and advise on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment standards. Advise and assist department managers with administration of policies and procedures.
  • Employee Personal File Maintenance: Ensure accuracy of staff files, ensuring timely updates on employee files.
  • Talent Management: Lead the recruitment process, including job postings, selection, and onboarding and job classifications.
  • Performance Management: Develop and administer effective performance review processes, aligning employee objectives with organizational goals.
  • Benefits and Payroll Administration: Responsible for the management of group benefits, pension plans, and payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Provide individual consultation to employees regarding all aspects of benefit plan.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the organization's compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to employment, labor relations, and benefits.
  • Employee Relations and Engagement: Foster a positive work environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and respect. Organize and conduct information meetings.
  • Provide Leadership: In regard to Workplace Safety and Health.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace, ensuring HR practices are fair and inclusive.
  • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Three years of successful experience in Human Resource Management.
  • Direct experience in Payroll and/or Benefits Administration within a large unionized environment.
  • Knowledge and experience working with benefit carriers, group benefit and pension administration within a computerized benefit environment.
  • Experience working with an integrated computerized database (HRIS), and proficient in a variety of computer applications requiring the use of complex word processing functions and spreadsheets.
  • Certification as a CHRP, CHRL, or similar HR professional designation is highly regarded.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience within a union environment, and working with a collective agreement a definite asset.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Employment Standards, Human Rights Code, Worker's Compensation Board and other Provincial and Federal Government Regulations.
  • Ability to accurately draft and edit employee contracts, job descriptions, employee performance systems and employee development/training agreements.
  • Ability to effectively manage confidential personnel information, database, records management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Policy and Procedures Administration, Workplace Health and Safety, Benefits and Compensation, and Payroll Administration.
  • Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel software.
  • Detail orientated, highly organized, efficient and ability to multitask.
  • Application Process

    Submit your cover letter and resume to by 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024.

    Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit). Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.