Manager, Human Resources

Overview:
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Human Resources (HR) provides strategic HR leadership and oversight of employee relations, respectful workplace, disability management and human resources policies, programs and practices, as well as providing guidance to the Supervisor, HR Business Partnerships to support to the business to ensure the achievement of business strategies and objectives by maximizing human capital.

The Manager, Human Resources is responsible to develop and deliver services and programming that meets the strategic needs of the corporation, anticipating evolving HR issues and requirements and solutions that address the impact of emerging trends from a people perspective.

**Responsibilities**:

- Participate in development of strategic HR initiatives to improve envisioned future operations and achieve the short and long term corporate goals.
- Understand the pulse of the corporation at all levels and acts as a conduit back to the Director, Human Resources and into the broader team.
- Lead a team of HR professionals to create and deliver value added HR services and programs, focused on fostering a culture of excellence and respectful work environment that attracts, retains, and inspires the best talent.
- Provide leadership and direction on complex and highly confidential employee and labour relations issues, acting as a point of escalation.
- Ensure compliance to applicable legislation, corporate policies, the collective agreement, and contractual agreements.
- Responsible for activities of a manager, including management of an operating budget, participating in strategic planning, budgeting for special projects, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Commerce, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related doscipline.
- A professional HR designation such as the CPHR is an asset.
- Eight years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including two years in a management or leadership role. Related experience must include a variety of disciplines, such as respectful workplace, wellness and return to work programs, labour and employee relations, change management, and total rewards.
- Experience in a unionized environment is a strong asset.
- Excellent working knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Code, Workers Compensation Act, Labour Relations Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and other related labour and human resource legislation.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of labour relations, collective agreement principles, and its impact on company operations is desired.
- Sound analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills to understand broad HR issues and resolve conflict situations in a diplomatic manner.
- A strong business orientation and a commitment to superior customer service.
- Demonstrated experience in building strong inter-departmental relationships to meet goals.

Employee Benefits:
**Health benefits**

We offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

- flexible health, dental and vision plans
- health spending account
- travel health coverage
- other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

**Financial security**

In an effort to support financial security, we offer:

- registered pension plan
- group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
- critical illness insurance
- sick leave to cover short-term disability
- long-term disability

**Wellness**

We offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

- vacation entitlement
- maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
- bereavement and family responsibility leaves
- employee and family assistance program
- mental-health programming
- lunch-and-learn offerings
- discounted gym memberships and wellness account

**Diversity and inclusion**

Manitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.

**Employee recognition**

It’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.

**Professional development**

We want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.

**Safety and health**

In an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.