HR Coordinator- Recruitment

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days and paid sick time

Employer-matched pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental

Onsite parking

Paid professional development

Job summary

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking an HR Coordinator - Recruitment to support full-cycle HR functions and travel to eight Southeast First Nations communities.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will design recruitment strategies, coordinate career fairs, manage onboarding, and ensure compliant HR processes while promoting a positive workplace culture. This full-time role offers competitive salary, benefits, professional development, onsite parking, and growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR management is required.
• Two years' recruitment experience is required.
• Two years' HR experience is required.
• Knowledge of First Nations perspectives and culture is needed.
• Discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards, Labour Laws and HR rights.

Responsibilities

• Design, recommend and implement overall recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate with HR and attend career fairs in Winnipeg and Southeast Communities.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment process and onboarding sessions.
• Prepare new hire documentation and onboarding files.
• Maintain records of applicants and hires; ensure compliance.
• Support onboarding processes and background checks as required.

Skills

Recruitment

Interviews

Onboarding

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Discretion

First Nations awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in HR Management

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Opportunity

Position: HR Coordinator- Recruitment

Competition #2026-25

Department: HumanResources

Location: 865 Main Street

Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Open until filled

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

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Personal leave days and paid sick time
• Employer-matched pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Onsite parking
• Paid professional development

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resource, the HR Coordinator is a key member of the HR team in supporting integral HR functions within Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. The HR Coordinator is responsible for executing various HR related operational and administrative tasks to support the flow and function of the HR department while ensuring HR best practices support the organizations goals and contribute to a positive workplace environment and culture. The HR Coordinator plays a vital role in the full-cycle recruitment which will involve attending recruitment fairs, networking events and periodic travel to our eight (8) Southeast Communities, a required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Selection:

• Design, recommend, and implement overall recruiting strategies.
• Identify, source, attract and train high performing employees tobuild a solid and engaged workforce.
• Collaborate with external partners and other HR team members, inthe coordination of collaborative career fairs.
• Coordinate with HR team members and attend career fairs andinformation sessions in Winnipeg, eight (8) Southeast Communities, andsurrounding areas.
• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Develop interview questions, make preliminary candidaterecommendations and collaborate with Program hiring teams.
• Post current employment opportunities internally and externallyfollowing organizational processes.
• Schedule and lead all interviews in collaboration with the Programhiring teams.
• Initiate offer letters and assist with negotiations.
• Contact new employees, prepare for and lead onboarding sessions.
• Prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislative requirements aremet.
• Maintain a complete record of competition folders, applicants, andnew hires.
• Maintain an accurate do not hire list.
• Stay up to date with current recruiting methods and practices.

Onboarding/Offboarding:

• In collaboration with other HR team members, develop and lead adetailed and comprehensive orientation program providing new employees with ahistorical background of the organization, an overview of each program anddepartment, and an overview of the communities we serve; orientation willinclude orientation to the organization’s HRIS, payroll process, benefits andpension, IT, Policy/employee expectations, and training/professionaldevelopment opportunities available.
• Be an expert in all required onboarding documents and theircompletion.
• Create new employee files in the HRIS.
• Forward all necessary payroll documentation to the financedepartment in a timely manner.
• Initiate and receive employee Prior Contact Checks, informing HRDirector of results.
• Receive current background checks for all employees informing HRDirector of results; includes following up with employees and managers whenbackground checks are up for renewal, in compliance with organizational Policy.
• Develop and lead a clear step-by-step offboarding process,including conducting exit interviews.

Training and Development:

• In collaboration with other HR team members, consult program supervisorsto identify the training needs of each program.

EmployeeRelations:

• Initiate a positive employee/employer relationship through thedevelopmentof a comprehensive and detailed orientation program.
• Promote a positive work environment through providing guidance orassisting in the resolution of employee questions, concerns or issues as appropriate,maintaining compliance with organizational policy.
• Participate in organizational committees as required.

AdministrativeSupport:

• Assist with drafting or sending HR-related communications,documents, or reports as appropriate.

General:

• Must be able to travel to the communities by car, boat and planeas required.
• Must be available to flex work hours to accommodate recruitmentevents occurring in the evening or weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of post-secondary education with a focus in HumanResource Management is required.
• Two (2) years directly related experience in employee recruitmentis required.
• Two (2) years directly related experience in Human Resources isrequired.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of First Nationsperspectives, culture and traditional philosophies.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion andrespect confidentiality is required.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards, Labour Laws, Workplace Safetyand Health, and Human Rights.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-pacedenvironment while maintaining a high attention to detail and must haveexcellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel,Outlook).
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and a reliablevehicle.
• Must be willing and able to travel to our 8 Southeast First NationsNorthern Communities via plane, boat or vehicle as required.
• Must have a current clear Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult AbuseRegistry Check, Criminal Record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), andPrior Contact Check as conditions of employment; background checks to beprovided every two years or at the request of the Director.
• Must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract upon employment andannually thereafter.

WETHANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEWWILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEASTCOMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, ORMETIS).