HR Generalist

Activate; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company focused on interactive gaming in Winnipeg is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to support policy compliance, recruitment, and HR systems. The successful candidate will manage employee relations, performance management, and compensation administration. The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years HR experience and a certificate in HR Management, with strong skills in communication and Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, promoting a dynamic workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Casual dress

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar HR position.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tasks.
• Knowledge of industry trends and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support HR initiatives, policy compliance, and recruitment.
• Maintain employee records and compliance training.
• Conduct HR reporting and analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Relationship management

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Certificate or diploma in HR Management

Job description

Enter the Game! Activate is a tech company known for creating Canada’s first full‑scale interactive gaming facility. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Human Resource Generalist. A successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the HR team with a dedicated focus on policy compliance, recruitment, HR systems and reporting. The incumbent in this role will have key responsibilities in policy development and implementation, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, compensation administration, training and development, and special projects as required. This is a full‑time and permanent position.

The Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance

• Research legislative requirements and assess compliance in various jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S.
• Prepare reporting, research and analysis on Job evaluation/Pay equity legislation and reporting requirements and submissions.
• Update policies and policy wording as requested.
• Ensure proper tracking of all compliance training; participate in training rollout and execution.
• Maintain accurate employee file by supporting administration of employee requests and leaves including protected leaves, and WCB claims.

HR Process and Systems

• Audit folders of the HRIS and SharePoint for completeness and accuracy of documentation within the folders.
• Ensure Payroll and HRIS systems are communicating consistent information.
• Develop templates and reporting on HR metrics; provide data‑driven HR reporting.
• Work with the team to initiate team building activities and provide administrative support with events.
• Conduct reporting and analysis on the results of Employee Experience and Employee Wellbeing surveys.
• Develop presentations for training, and ensure proper tracking of all required training.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Responsible to maintain and update job profiles, interview guides, create postings for approval that are consistent with our corporate brand and brand messaging.
• Prescreen candidates and ensure recruitment process is updated in HRIS.
• Schedule and participate in interviews with hiring leaders for designated roles.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding process, including orientation and first day readiness.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in HR Management completed or in progress, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 2‑3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Word and Excel (Advanced).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing relationships.
• Knowledge of trends in the industry including all aspects of legislation.
• Above‑average communication skills; written and verbal.
• Quick learner, creative, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi‑task and manage conflicting priorities.

The Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking

About Activate

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live‑action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US. For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames /Facebook @activategames.

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact [e-mail] which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.