People Services Specialist

NFI Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Learning & development programs

Top employer recognition

Job summary

The People Services Specialist at NFI Group’s Carfair Composites is a key member of the People & Culture team, delivering HR operational support across the organization, including recruitment, employee and labour relations, policy administration, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will coordinate processes, maintain HRIS/ATS data, assist with salary benchmarking, HR orientation, and policy updates, while providing guidance to leadership.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience with focus on employee and labour relations, recruitment and selection.
• Strong knowledge of HR legislation and employment standards.
• Experience maintaining HRIS and ATS with high accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to stay organized in a high-volume environment and shift priorities quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection process from posting to offers.
• Maintain recruitment database and track recruitment tasks.
• Investigate alternate recruitment solutions with Talent Acquisition teams.
• Coordinate rounds, orientation, feedback, and exit interview processes.
• Maintain and update HRIS/benefit systems with employee data.
• Complete workplace investigations as required.
• Assist with salary market analysis and benchmarking.
• Assist with HR orientation training and policy rollout.
• Provide labour relations support and guidance to leadership.
• Advise employees and management on recruitment, performance, harassment, and discipline.
• Maintain employee files and related documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Post-secondary education in HR

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full-Time | Onsite | Permanent

Vacancy Status: We are currently recruiting to fill this open position.

Carfair Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite components used in buses and coaches. Our work helps customers create lighter, stronger, and more durable products. As a member of NFI Group, Carfair operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America. Our teams bring ideas to life through engineering, manufacturing expertise, and a commitment to quality that helps support industries and communities every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The People Services Specialist is a key member of the People & Culture team, providing HR operational support across the organization. This role supports recruitment and selection, employee and labour relations, HR policy and program administration, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

Leveraging strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, this position helps ensure accurate execution of HR processes and contributes to a positive workplace.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team whose work helps connect people and communities every day.
• Contribute to innovative transportation solutions that make travel safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow across our family of companies.
• Join an inclusive workplace culture where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Earn competitive wages and receive a comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Participate in a Registered Pension Plan with generous company match.
• Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and programs that support team member well-being and work-life balance.
• Access on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
• Join a company recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Coordinates and administers the recruitment and selection process including approvals, determining method of recruitment, preparation of job postings/advertisements, schedule and conduct interviews, reference checks, and prepare and negotiate employment offers.
• Maintain recruitment database, track recruitment tasks and statistics of recruitment.
• Investigate alternate recruitment solutions and work with Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development Team as required to ensure recruitment needs are met.
• Program coordination and compliance. Coordinate and administer the round table meetings including scheduling and minute completion, Orientation checklist, 30-day feedback and exit interview compliance, internet and email audits, years of service recognition program
• Maintain and update human resource information systems and benefit systems with employee data including new hire, classification changes, wage/salary changes, and termination information.
• Complete workplace investigations through the Human Rights Committee, management requests, etc.
• Assist with salary market analysis, benchmarks for new and existing positions. Ensure requests to fill positions are in line with internal equity and industry standards within market.
• Assist with HR orientation training, and other HR training as required
• Assist in the development and rollout of required Human Resources policies and procedures. Review of Human Resources policies and procedures for required updates.
• Provide labour relation support and guidance to leadership and employees.
• Provide advice and guidance to employees and management regarding recruitment, performance management, harassment/conflict, and progressive discipline issues.
• Maintain employee files and the filing of related correspondence into employee files including performance management, and salary administration documentation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee and labour relations, as well as recruitment and selection.
• Strong working knowledge of HR legislation, employment standards, and HR best practices.
• Experience maintaining Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote, and Teams.
• Ability to stay organized in a high-volume environment and shift priorities quickly as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Physical & Workplace Requirements:

• NFI Group maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.

OUR WHY:

At NFI Group, our purpose is simple: We Move People. Every day, our buses, coaches, parts, technology, and services help connect people.

Across our family of brands, thousands of team members work together to design, build, deliver, and support transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable. Whether you're building vehicles on the production floor, supporting customers, developing new technologies, or helping our business grow, your work helps keep communities moving.

Our values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Sustainability guide everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.nfigroup.com.

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