HR Generalist

**Position Title**: HR Generalist

**Location**: Winnipeg, MB

**Status**: Full Time

**Start Date**: Immediately

Who We Are

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.

At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit

What You'll Get To Do
The HR Generalist is a key part of the Calm Air Human Resources team with a focus on creating and advocating for effective and equitable management practices. They are responsible for providing support services to the organization in all key functional areas of HR, with particular focus on Management training and development, disability claims administration/return to work planning, new hire on-boarding, employment equity, and recruitment. In addition, this role will assist with the coordination of various companywide initiatives and events.
- Coordinate organizational Training and Development efforts including monthly HR Power Hours as well as developing online training materials and maintaining online training records and certifications
- Create course content for various HR topics and facilitate existing course material via in-person and online delivery methods
- Provide insight and advise on Management Training strategy and work with department heads to organize and facilitate ad hoc training requests based on topic and need
- Administration of all claims (short term disability, WCB) including submission of appropriate documentation within a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor ongoing claims to ensure employees safe return to the workforce, working closely with Canada Life / WCB / WSCC and the employees, requesting updated medical when required
- Coordinate and manage return to work plans by arranging modified duties when required
- Track all occupational and non-occupational claims and complete monthly report on all occupational claims
- Support and manage full-cycle recruitment and selection including job postings, resume screening, setting up interviews, reference checks and assisting managers with conducting interviews as required
- Coordinate effective onboarding/orientation of new employees, ensuring appropriate new hire documentation is up-to-date and available for managers and current information is provided to newly hired employees
- Support managers while navigating the Progressive Discipline policy and provide coaching on specific situations as they arise
- Assist in development and implementation of company HR processes and procedures as required
- Coordinate and administer the Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Identify opportunities for improvement and standardization of current processes
- Act as an advisor to managers on HR employment best practices and procedures
- Administration and maintenance of the HR Services inbox
- Participate in special project initiatives including company and community events
- Assist with payroll tasks and projects as required
- Other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience We Value
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management required
- CPHR Designation or work towards is considered an asset
- Minimum of 3 years previous experience in Human Resources/Recruitment
- 1-3 years demonstrated experience in a Training & Development function; both facilitating training and creating course materials
- Previous experience working with a Company Disability program is considered an asset
- Previous experience with a unionized environment is an asset
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of SharePoint and Adobe considered an asset
- Strong work ethic with emphasis on confidentiality and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to resolve conflict in a diplomatic manner
- Exhibit discretion in handling confidential / sensitive information
- Knowledge of federal employment legislation is an asset
- Previous experience using HRIS systems is an asset
- Excellent communication, time management and organization skills
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to build effective relationships
- Travel required
- Inuktitut language considered an asset
- Preference will be given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries

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