Human Resources Administrator

**Start Your Career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers**

We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly - give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

**The Opportunity**

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

- Ensure employee records are accurate, up to date, and complete.
- Act as the department “Go To” in all HR Information System (HRIS) issues, including initial setup of new hire, employee changes and movement, leaves of absence and terminations.
- Assist in the recruitment process by posting positions on applicant tracking system and external job boards, booking interviews and conducting reference checks.
- Prepare and distribute letters to employees as required.
- Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and sending out correspondence.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required, as well as ad hoc reports.
- Support the Payroll Administrator in time and attendance matters, including timecard review and payroll processing. Provide relief coverage in the Payroll Admin’s absence.Monitor benefits eligibilities and work with payroll and benefits providers to ensure coverage is activated and deductions are being taken.

**About You**:

- Above all else, human resources is a relationship business. You are someone who genuinely enjoys building meaningful connections with others. You relish engaging in conversation with employees across all levels and locations of the organization. You are warm, accessible, friendly and compassionate. Your interactions with others are tactful, professional, and diplomatic. You are a good listener. You enjoy helping others.
- You are organized and diligent, and can manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities.
- You are trustworthy and capable of operating in a highly confidential environment.
- You have excellent communication skills. You can provide clear verbal instruction and explanation, both in person and over the phone. You write in a clear and concise manner. Your written work is well-edited (grammar, spelling and formatting) and professional.
- Formal education in human resources is an asset but is not required.

**Total Rewards**:
Red River Co-op offers a competitive Total Rewards and benefits package including matched pension contributions. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work.