HR Business Partner

WESTERN CANADA LOTTERY CORPORATION; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WCLC in Winnipeg is seeking an HR Business Partner to advise and coach client groups and leaders across the provinces on HR policies and best practices. The incumbent will support the Director, HR in data reporting and talent management, succession planning and resource planning.

Our team operates in a hybrid model, combining on-site collaboration with work-from-home flexibility based on business needs. The role will lead recruitment, analytics, KPI development and HR program implementation to

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Five years of experience in Human Resources in an advisory capacity.
• Two years experience in a specialized human resource area (centre of excellence).
• Experience with workplace investigations and coaching leadership on employee relations issues.
• Knowledge of HR practices and legislation in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR programs with stakeholders.
• Undertake HR projects to support HR policies and functions.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, compensation, engagement, training, wellness, and performance.
• Lead the administration of HR policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Support cyclic HR processes such as performance management and salary administration.
• Facilitate regular check-ins with client group leaders to maintain strong relationships.
• Manage full recruitment cycle according to corporate processes.
• Analyze HR metrics to gain insight from data sources and trends.
• Develop and improve KPIs and HR systems.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

MS Office

HRIS reporting

Education

HR degree or diploma

HR designation (asset)

Tools

HRIS software

MS Office

Job description

Our Human Resource team in Winnipeg is growing to support our evolving business needs!

We are adding a HR Business Partner who will provide advice and coaching to our client groups and business leaders, across our provinces, on matters related to policies and best practices. The incumbent will support the Director, HR in the areas of data reporting and analysis, talent management, succession planning and resource planning as well as support key business initiatives.

Our team is presently working in a hybrid fashion spending time on-site to collaborate and build relationships as well as working from home dependent on business needs.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement HR related programs and initiatives
• Conduct research on initiatives and undertake projects and committee work to support HR policies and functions
• Provide support and advice on human resource matters such as workforce planning, compensation decisions, employee engagement, training & development, wellness in the workplace and performance management
• Provide guidance and leadership on the application and administration of HR policies, procedures and legislation
• Support cyclical HR processes such as, performance management and salary administration
• Facilitate regular check-ins with client group leaders to ensure the development and maintenance of strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Responsible for full recruitment cycle in accordance with established corporate processes
• Analyze HR metrics to gain insight from various data sources and leverage trends to support proactive decisioning
• Facilitate development and improvement of KPIs and other systems that support HR functions and activities

Qualifications & Competencies

• A degree or diploma in Human Resource Management (or related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Five years of experience in Human Resources in an advisory capacity, including experience in implementing effective HR solutions
• Two years experience in a specialized human resource area (centre of excellence) (e.g. employee relations, compensation, disability management or organization development, etc.)
• Previous experience conducting workplace investigations, developing communication plans and supporting and coaching leadership on employee relations issues
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices and legislation in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
• Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS reporting systems
• Accountability and responsibility to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Experience with job evaluation and compensation programs is an asset
• Professional HR designation is an asset or working towards completion

Who we are

You may not be very familiar with WCLC, but you're almost certainly familiar with the products we help bring to players throughout the Prairie Provinces and the North every day; lottery games like LOTTO 6/49, SPORT SELECT, and dozens of instant scratch tickets.

WCLC is the non-profit organization authorized to manage, conduct, and operate lotteries - at retail and online - and other gaming-related activities for the governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba as well as the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. We work closely with our provincial partners to bring a first-rate lottery experience to our players and meet their changing needs with new technology and tools.

We know it's our people that make this possible, which is why we invest in building talented, adaptable, and accountable teams who are proud to live and work in our region. We'll love to talk to you about how you fit into what we're building.