People Services Specialist

Carfair; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composite manufacturing company in Winnipeg is seeking a Human Resources professional to manage recruitment processes, support employee relations, and handle claims management. The ideal candidate should have 2–3 years of HR experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with HRIS. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a friendly work environment focused on inclusivity and growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Training Provided

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of HR experience, with a focus on recruitment.
• Experience with disability management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers the recruitment and selection process.
• Maintain HR information systems with employee data.
• Act as a contact for claims management inquiries.

Skills

HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Tools

Workable

Job description

Carfair Composites® is a leader in fiber‑reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, and Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI, and Gillett, WI.

As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

Position Summary: Provides Human Resources/People Services to all levels of the organization and acts as a front‑line management contact and partner to employees and management in areas specific to staffing, recruitment and selection, policy and procedures, employee relations, and performance management and improvement programs. It also supports the organization in attendance, disability, and claims management, coordinating occupational and non‑occupational accident/injuries (STD/LTD, WCB & MPIC) including all aspects of the claims management system and return‑to‑work programs. Coordination of health issues regarding early and safe return‑to‑work programs.

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.
• Assist in maintaining the recruitment database, track recruitment tasks and statistics of recruitment.
• Maintain and update human resource information systems and benefit systems with employee data including new hire, classification changes, wage/salary changes, and termination information.
• Assist with the collection compliance and review of Employee Performance Reviews and salary administration information.
• Assist in the development and rollout of required Human Resources policies and procedures. Review of Human Resources policies and procedures for required updates.
• Lead the administration and coordination of occupational and non‑occupational illness and injury with providers including STD, LTD and MPI claims. Facilitate appropriate interventions for safe and timely re‑integration into the workplace.
• Accurately complete and submit all documentation for claims processing and status changes in monitoring systems. Notify payroll of changes as required.
• Act as a point of contact for claims management related inquiries from employees and management.
• As subject material expert, provide guidance regarding disability management issues and employee claims status. Facilitate training for claims management system and return‑to‑work programs.
• Liaise with medical community, MPI, STD/LTD provider on claim information and return‑to‑work coordination.
• Report and track WCB, STD, LTD and MPI claims management; create and distribute reports as required.
• Work closely with employees and management to coordinate and assist in facilitating early and safe return‑to‑work opportunities for employees, utilizing the return‑to‑work accommodation program.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with Workable is a strong asset
• Post‑secondary education in a related Human Resources field considered an asset
• 2–3 years of HR experience, with a focus on recruitment and selection, as well as disability management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized with strong problem‑solving, planning, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of attention to detail

Why Join Our Team

• Training Provided – We’ll show you everything you need to know!
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, GRRSP plan, life insurance, and disability programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Friendly Work Environment – Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment through a variety of in‑house training initiatives.

Our why

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market‑leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do.

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion‑agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market‑leading electric models. Through its low‑ and zero‑emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

Carfair is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.