Human Resource Specialist

RRC Polytech; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

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Salary range

Vacation

Pension

Benefits

Inclusive leave

PD opportunities

Job summary

RRC Polytech in Winnipeg seeks a Human Resource Specialist for a full-time, term position (anticipated Oct 12, 2026 to Sept 30, 2027). You will provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees and collaborate with HR Business Partners to translate strategic initiatives into practice.

The role covers labour and employee relations, investigations, performance management, classification, disability management, and interpretation of the collective agreement, policy and employment legislation

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HRM or equivalent required.
• Several years of generalist HR experience in a large org.
• Experience in a unionized environment with collective agreement interpretation.
• Experience delivering HR training with strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of organizational development planning and workforce analytics.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication, verbal and written.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service oriented with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support labour relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Interpret collective agreements, policy and employment law for client areas.
• Analyze HR metrics to support informed decisions.
• Contribute to research, development and implementation of HR programs.

Skills

Diploma or degree in HR Management

Generalist HR experience

Unionized environment experience

Training delivery

Organizational development planning

Decision making & problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Judgement & confidentiality

Customer service & stakeholder mgmt

Diversity & inclusion culture

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

HRIS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands-on and online learning opportunities and state-of-the-art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.

Accessibility and Accommodations

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Human Resource Specialist (Term Full-Time)

People Services

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated October 12, 2026 up to September 30, 2027)

** RRC Polytech reserves the right to modify work arrangements in alignment with operational and organizational needs.

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Non-Union

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [e-mail].

TALENT POOL: This competition may be used to establish a 12-month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The People Services team at RRC Polytech is a collaborative partner to leaders and employees across the College. We deliver programs in strategic HR advisory, talent acquisition, labour and employee relations, classification, compensation, employee experience, and organizational development, ensuring our people practices are fair, inclusive, and future focused. Guided by the College’s In Front of What’s Ahead strategy, we strive to create a workplace where every employee feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Human Resource Specialist provides day-to-day human resource advice and guidance to managers and employees, and works alongside the Human Resource Business Partners to put strategic HR initiatives into practice. The role supports labour and employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, classification, disability management, and organizational change, and interprets the collective agreement, College policy and employment legislation for client areas. It also analyzes HR metrics to support informed decision making and contributes to the research, development and implementation of HR programs, policy and training across the College.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Several years of generalist human resource experience in a large organization, with skills in recruitment and selection, employee and labour relations, investigations, classification, contract and collective agreement interpretation, and disability management
• Experience delivering human resource services in a unionized environment, including interpreting and applying a collective agreement
• Experience delivering training, with demonstrated presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational development planning, change management and workforce analytics
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills, with the ability to resolve conflict through influence and negotiation
• Exceptional organizational, project and time management skills, with the ability to deal with shifting priorities and simultaneous demands
• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal, written and active listening
• Demonstrated sound judgement and discretion, with the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and labour relations matters
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to build trust and foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

NICE TO HAVE

• CPHR designation. Candidates actively working toward their CPHR are encouraged to apply
• Experience conducting or supporting formal workplace investigations, including intake, assessment of facts and written findings
• Experience with human resource information systems and reporting tools to support HR transactions, metrics and dashboards
• Experience supporting accommodation and return to work planning in partnership with a disability management specialist

WHY WORK WITH US

At RRC Polytech, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We offer supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, contribute and thrive.

• Salary Range for this position: $76,437 - $102,375 per annum
• Generous Paid Vacation: full-time employees accumulate a minimum of 15-days vacation per year, increasing to 30 days with service, while full-time Instructors accumulate 44 days per year. Information on casual and part-time vacation accrual is outlined in the Collective Agreement or the Terms and Conditions for Excluded Employees as applicable
• December Break: employees receive time off with pay during the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan: Employer and Employee contributions to future retirement benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including Health and Group Life insurance, Long Term Disability, employee & family assistance program, mental health support up to $1,000, and a robust Health Care Spending Account
• Inclusive Leave Programs: Wellness, maternity, adoptive, and parental leave, as well as ceremonial, cultural, religious and spiritual leave
• Growth and Recognition: Professional development, professional licensing and fees coverage, and severance pay on retirement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.