Human Resources Generalist

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days and paid sick time

Employer-matched Pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefi

On-site parking

Paid professional development

Job summary

The Institute for Performance and Learning in Winnipeg, Canada, is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to guide HR policies, employee relations, and performance management within a First Nations–led service model.

The role focuses on supporting managers, maintaining compliant processes, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture. Applicants should bring HR education and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR management is required.
• 2-3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards, Labour Law, Workplace Safety and Health and Human Rights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for handling employee inquiries and workplace concerns, with documentation.
• Investigate complaints, grievances and conflicts in a fair, timely and confidential manner.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support managers in Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Monitor and schedule employee performance reviews in line with policies.
• Coordinate performance review processes with supervisors.
• Guide employees on performance reviews and career development.
• Create job descriptions and postings; stay current with recruitment methods.
• Lead recruitment efforts and assist with offboarding when needed.
• Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Attention to detail

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Post-secondary education in HR management

Tools

HR databases

Applicant tracking systems

Candidate management systems

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position: Human Resources Generalist - Competition #2026-14

Conditions: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Human Resources

Location: 865 Main Street

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: TBD depending on experience and education

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

BENEFITS:

• Competitivesalary
• Personalleave days and paid sick time
• Employer-matchedPension plan
• Comprehensivehealth and dental benefits package
• On-siteparking
• Paidprofessional development

OVERVIEW:

Reportingto the Director of Human Resource, the Human Resource Generalist will be responsible for providing guidance onHR policies, employee relations, performance management, and workplace issueswhile fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary contact for handling employee inquiries and workplace concerns while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Investigate employee complaints, grievances and workplace conflicts in a fair, timely and confidential manner.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and companypolicies.
• Support managers in Performance Improvement Plans(PIPs).
• Monitor and ensure employee performance reviews arescheduled and in compliance with organization policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate organizations performance review processwith supervisors.
• Guide employees with performance review process andcareer development.
• Create employee job descriptions and job postings.
• Stay up to date with current recruiting methods.
• Must have extensive knowledge of recruitmentstrategies and assist with all aspects of recruitment including offboardingwhen needed.
• Promote employee engagement and retentioninitiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of post-secondary education with a focus in Human Resources Management or a related discipline is required.

• 2- 3 years related experience.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and respectful communication.
• Familiar with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems.
• Knowledge of Employment Standards, Labour Law, Workplace Safety and Health and Human Rights.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation an asset but not mandatory.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle and acceptable Driver’s Abstract are a condition of employment.
• Must have clear Criminal Record (vulnerable Sector Check), Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Prior contact Check.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FORAN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNALCANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRSTNATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS).