The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, invest and explore. Everything we do is about making downtown the place to be. We champion local businesses, elevate the downtown experience, and shape perceptions so downtown is seen as a place full of life, energy and opportunity. Our downtown is on Treaty No. 1 territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
As our HR Generalist, reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will support managers and employees across the organization while leading key HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll support, HR communications, and file maintenance.
We are looking for a collaborative, organized HR professional who enjoys building relationships, handling confidential information with care, and using HR data to support thoughtful decisions. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, especially Payworks, along with strong Excel skills, would be an asset. Most of all, you are approachable, innovative, and excited to contribute to a vibrant Downtown Winnipeg.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities, including employment documentation and record management.
- Support managers and employees with employee relations matters, HR policies, employment legislation, and workplace safety requirements.
- Administer employee benefits, disability management, WCB claims, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
- Coordinate and communicate bi-weekly payroll instructions and employee changes, ensuring accurate payroll processing and documentation. Provide backup support to the Payroll and maintain HRIS and payroll records; Payworks experience is a strong asset
- Coordinate training, professional development, employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives.
- Maintain HR data and leverage Excel, analytics, and HR metrics to support reporting, workforce planning, and organizational decision-making.
- Support HR projects, policy updates, process improvements, and organizational committees, including Health & Safety and DEI initiatives
OUR REQUIREMENTS:
- Related post-secondary education and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resources generalist, advisor, coordinator, or similar HR role; CPHR designation or progress toward completion is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights, Workplace Safety and Health, and Workers Compensation legislation, with the ability to apply legislative requirements in the workplace.
- Knowledge of payroll administration, employee benefits, disability management, and HR best practices.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, and employee engagement initiatives
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and the development of HR metrics and dashboards
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably Payworks, is considered an asset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make recommendations
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity
WHAT WE OFFER
- A 35-hour work week, subsidized transit passes, “Furry Fridays” (bring your pet to work days), and access to downtown events.
- Three (3) weeks of vacation, paid sick days and employer paid group benefits
- An in-office work environment that values collaboration, connection, and team engagement, with flexibility available to support occasional individual circumstances.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A vibrant downtown work environment where you can enjoy the amenities and community around you, including participation in our own programs, staff celebrations, and numerous downtown events.
OUR CULTURE
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ embodies a culture of collaboration and customer service. We have a diverse team that is encouraged to provide input and participate on committees to inform workplace values and influence the culture and environment. If you would like to learn more about all the wonderful things we do at the BIZ visit our website: https://downtownwinnipegbiz.com.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES should submit their resume and cover letter, including salary expectations to [email protected]. Please include position title in the subject line.
In your cover letter, please tell us how your experience connects to this role, particularly in recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits, HR systems, Excel, reporting, analytics, or HR metrics.
Please be advised only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been selected.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives drive service excellence and innovation. We welcome applications from all candidates and invite you to self-declare and highlight these experiences.
Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
