Employee and Labour Relations Department Manager

CPHR Manitoba; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Hydro seeks an Employee and Labour Relations Department Manager to provide strategic leadership within their HR team. This role involves crafting and executing labour relations strategies, managing negotiations, and fostering positive workplace relationships, all while ensuring compliance with labour laws and promoting diversity and equity.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flex-time and remote work options

Nine-day work cycle

Qualifications

• 9 years of leadership experience in labour relations.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of labour laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing labour relations strategies.
• Leading contract negotiations and resolving employee complaints.
• Collaborating with HR to align labour relations with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Strategic Planning

Coaching

Consulting

Data Analysis

Education

Four-year degree from recognized institute

Labour Relations Professional designation

Job description

ManitobaHydroisconsistentlyrecognizedasoneofManitoba'sTopEmployers! Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location

Responsibilities

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are looking for an Employee and Labour Relations Department Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director People Services & Operations, and as a key member of the management team, the Employee and Labor Relations Department Manager will provide strategic leadership to a team of Labour Relations professionals and is responsible for the overall design, governance, and delivery of the Labour Relations strategy and programs. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing labour relations strategies to maintain positive and productive relationships between management and employees.

- Define the strategy and philosophy of labour relations programs, plans, and policies aligned with HR and business strategies and priorities.
- Maintain knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining agreements, and union-management contracts.
- Lead contract negotiations and provide guidance to management in labour relations matters.
- Investigate and resolve employee complaints and disputes, including grievances.
- Develop and deliver training programs for management and employees on labour relations topics.
- Prepare and analyze data on labour relations trends and make recommendations to senior management.
- Represent the company in administrative and legal proceedings, including arbitrations, mediations, and other forums.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure labour relations strategies align with overall business goals and objectives.
- Engage with Business HR, Employee Experience Services, and other SMEs to identify key business imperatives, operationalize strategy and program changes, and align Total Rewards with talent programs.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to direct reports through thought leadership and industry best practices while ensuring the program aligns with business priorities, fosters an excellent employee experience, and is cost-effective.
- Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all total rewards programs through detailed reporting and analytics and external benchmarking.
- Champion the new business model, partnering with other HR teams to understand the needs of the business and providing support for escalated issues related to total rewards (as needed).

Qualifications:

• Completion of a four-year degree from an institute of recognized standing in an applicable discipline, plus nine years of directly related experience, demonstrating progressively greater responsibility in a supervisory/leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A Labour Relations Professional designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mature leadership in planning, organizing, and managing multiple activities within strict timelines.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels throughout the enterprise.
• An ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
• A problem solver who is comfortable being hands-on or facilitating and implementing process improvement initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in strategic planning and business unit planning activities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to take business needs and translate into HR solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation, benefits, pension, and job evaluation processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams through times of transformation.
• Highly proficient in the areas of coaching, consulting, and influencing.
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and develop new programs or recommendations using creative, data driven, and innovative approaches to problem solving that represent the best overall interests of the enterprise.

MANITOBAHYDROISCOMMITTEDTODIVERSITYANDEMPLOYMENTEQUITY

SalaryRange

Startingsalarywillbecommensuratewithqualificationsandexperience.Therangefortheclassificationis$60.99-$83.57Hourly,

$116,866.62-$160,132.70Annually.

ApplyNow!

Visitwww.hydro.mb.ca/careerstolearnmoreaboutthispositionandtoapplyonline.

The deadline for applications is JULY 4, 2025.

Wethankyouforyourinterestandwillcontactyouifyouareselectedforaninterview.

Thisdocumentisavailableinaccessibleformatsuponrequest.Pleaseletusknowifyourequireanyaccommodations during the recruitment process.