Human Resources Business Partner

People First HR Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People First HR Services is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for North West Company in Winnipeg. This mid-senior level role involves key responsibilities in employee relations, promoting a positive workplace culture, and offering expert HR guidance. The ideal candidate will possess substantial HR experience and a relevant educational background, contributing to the company’s cultural excellence and employee engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

Dynamic and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ Human Resources or Employee Relations experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement solutions to employee relations issues.
• Guide front-line HR Connect employees on complex inquiries.
• Lead investigations into employee complaints and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Consulting

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in HR, Business, or a related field

HR certification

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with a rich enterprising legacy as one of thelongest continuing retail enterprises in the world. The company traces its roots back to 1668 with many of their store locations in Northern Canada and Alaska having been in operation for over 200 years.

The organization continues in its journey to build a legacy for the next 100 years with a cultural shift, driven by a renewed focus on people, engagement, and long-term talent strategy. In your role as the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at The North West Company (TNWC), you will play an important role in shaping the workforce of the future, supporting the company's commitment to employee engagement, diversity, and cultural excellence.

You will create and sustain a positive employee relations environment, supporting a satisfied, productive, and motivated workforce across TNWC’s expansive and diverse footprint - serving Northern Canada, Alaska, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and support in areas such as employee-employer communication, change management, engagement, performance improvement, discipline, employee concern resolution, and policy interpretation.

Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultative services to identify causes of employee relations issues, create solutions, and facilitate implementation of action plans.
• Support and guide front-line HR Connect employees in resolving escalated manager and employee inquiries and concerns about all HR programs and services.
• Lead and/or participate in the investigation and resolution of employee complaints, issues, and concerns regarding employment practices.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures, promoting fairness, equity, and compliance across the organization.
• Communicate and guide leaders and employees on employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Coach and build leadership capabilities to foster a positive and productive work environment while addressing recurring or systemic employee relations trends.
• Assist in creating and implementing change management plans that foster successful change and maximize employee engagement.
• Champion open communication by fostering effective two-way dialogue between employees and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ Human Resources or Employee Relations experience required.
• Post-secondary education in HR, Business, or a related field; HR certification considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels through strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong coaching and consulting skills along with service orientation and management skills.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to gain buy-in and support for initiatives and ideas.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously, as well as work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Critical thinker and able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
• High degree of flexibility to successfully adapt to changing priorities and being comfortable with ambiguity.

Why North West Company?

The North West Company is a leading retailer serving underserved rural communities and urban neighborhood markets across Northern and Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Specializing in providing essential products with a focus on food, North West prides itself on being the best local shopping choice for everyday household and lifestyle needs. With a rich history dating back to 1668, many of their northern stores have been operating for over 200 years, serving communities ranging from 500 to 8,000 residents.

North West’s core strengths lie in its ability to adapt product offerings to meet the unique needs of each market. With roots spanning multiple industries—retail, aviation, financial services, and logistics—North West Company operates globally. They provide essential services and goods to communities that rely on them, and their people are the heart of their operations.

Their mission is to be a trusted community store, with a vision to bring products and services that help people live better, driven by their core principles of customer focus, passion, accountability, and trust.

How to apply:

To submit your candidacy for this leadership opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Annette Kohut, Senior Associate, Executive Search at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services and Retail

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