Director of Human Resources

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days

Pension matching

Health & dental benefits

On-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

ShawenimAbinoojii, a First Nations-led nonprofit, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and operations in alignment with organizational goals. You will advise the Executive Director and Board, manage employee relations, and champion DEI across a multi-site team.

You will develop HR policies, oversee recruitment and retention, mentor the HR team, and ensure compliance with Canadian employment laws while supporting growth and community relations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR management or related field.
• 5-7 years in senior HR leadership roles.
• Knowledge of Manitoba labour laws and best practices.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong confidentiality, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with Indigenous communities and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leadership.
• Establish and update HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention programs.
• Support succession planning and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, rights and safety.
• Lead HRIS, data reporting and budgeting for HR.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HRIS systems

Education

Post-secondary HR education

Tools

MS Office

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

Position: Director of Human Resources - Competition #2026-15

Conditions: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Human Resources

Location: 865 Main Street

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: TBD depending on experience and education

ShawenimAbinoojii is a non-profitservice provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offercomprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities tochallenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-ledservice model.

BENEFITS:

• Competitivesalary
• Personalleave days and paid sick time
• Employer-matchedPension plan
• Comprehensivehealth and dental benefits package
• On-siteparking
• Paidprofessional development

OVERVIEW:

Reportingto the Executive Director, the Director of Human Resources will providestrategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resourcesfunctions across the organization, while ensuring compliance with applicableCanadian federal and provincial employment legislation. This role isresponsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that align withorganizational objectives and culture while supporting organizational growththrough employee relations, diversity, equity and inclusion. This role acts asa trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on people related matters.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic advice to senior leadership onworkforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Establish HR policies, procedures and bestpractices.
• Act as a trusted advisor regarding HR policies,regulations and interpretation.
• Work with leadership to complete scheduled reviewand revision of Human Resource Policy.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies toattract qualified candidates.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and orientationprograms.
• Support succession planning and leadershipdevelopment initiatives.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborativeworkplace culture.
• Advise senior staff on employee relations matters,performance issues, workplace investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support senior staff in coaching, employeedevelopment and performance improvement planning.
• Promote employee engagement and recognitioninitiatives.
• Promote continuous learning throughout theorganization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employmentstandards, human rights, labour relations, occupational health and safety,privacy.
• Lead and mentor the Human Resources team.
• Manage HR budget.
• Oversee human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)employee records and reporting.
• Track, monitor and produce monthly reportsregarding staff attendance, overtime and leave sheets.
• Work with the finance department to establish andmaintain salary scales aligned with funding model.
• Travel to First Nations served by the organizationto maintain working knowledge and contribute to relationship-based servicemodel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources Management or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in senior management level with focus in Human Resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Manitoba labour laws and best practices.
• Experience with employee relations, including coaching, investigations and corrective actions.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, policy development, and HR process management.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of HR database systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabe is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation an asset but not mandatory.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle are a condition of employment.
• Must have clear Criminal Record (vulnerable Sector Check), Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Prior contact Check.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FORAN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNALCANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRSTNATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS).