HR Generalist – Steinbach

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. We have sustained growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovative products.

We currently have an opportunity for an HR Generalist to join our team working from our office in Steinbach, MB. Barkman has team members across four provinces (MB/SK/AB/BC), and you will have the opportunity to connect with all team members. With a broad range of responsibilities, your alignment with corporate policy, practices, and values will assist you in providing quality internal customer service. Spending dedicated time in both the office and production to understand the company’s functions, job roles, and various work environments that we have here at Barkman.

At Barkman Concrete we focus on:

- People: A positive attitude, a willingness to help co-workers, being punctual with a commitment to good attendance and the ability to work with others to problem-solve.

- Quality: An eye for detail, taking pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality.

- Capacity: Understanding the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet necessary requirements with high-quality standards.

As an HR Generalist, your day at Barkman may include:

- Facilitate and partner in all HR services, maintaining knowledge of legislation, and best practices

- Recruitment, partnering with the hiring manager to fill open positions

- Partner and connect with leaders to answer questions, and provide guidance in key areas including employee relations, employee engagement, coaching, recruitment planning, and performance management

- Provide guidance and support to employees who have questions regarding employment, concerns with co-workers or leadership, benefit inquiries, internal job posting, etc.

- Assist with projects which may include job descriptions, employee feedback, policy review and updates, drafting documents, continuous improvement initiatives, and training programs

- Travel to our Winnipeg facility as needed, with possible travel to our Alberta and BC facilities

- Other HR duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

- Education in Human Resource Management, or equivalent

- 5 years experience within Human Resources

- Understanding of legislation and regulation

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

- Strong organizational and time management skills, effective prioritizing and follow-up

- Continuous improvement focus

- Excellent computer knowledge using office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

- Valid Driver’s license to travel to Barkman facilities

- Flexibility to accommodate interview times, training, and employee meetings as needed

- Experience with manufacturing or construction work environments is an asset

If you enjoy working in a team environment, with a broad variety of responsibilities, making a positive impact on employee experience, this may be the right opportunity for you. Barkman offers group insurance, a retirement savings plan, and product discounts. Wages will be dependent on education, skills, and experience. To learn more about our company and products visit www.barkmanconcrete.com.

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes as soon as possible. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for an interview throughout the process. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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