Human Resource Specialist

**BACKGROUND**:
**OVERVIEW**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Employee Relations, Performance and Attendance Management
- Coach managers on conflict resolution, performance conversations, and progressive discipline
- Conduct exit interviews
- Revise processes, forms, and documentation related to performance management
- Monitor absenteeism and support attendance-related interventions
- Accommodations
- Lead support for workplace accommodations and return to work planning
- Guide and counsel employees regarding leaves
- Policy Support
- Benefits Administration
- Liaise with benefit providers regarding eligibility, claims, and coverage inquiries
- Support employees with enrollment, maintenance, and changes to pension and group insurance
- Operational Programs & HR Systems
- Lead HR compliance initiatives
- Maintain HR program manuals and SOPs and manage internal HRMS reporting
- Workplace Safety & Health Program
- Coordinate the Workplace Safety & Health program, ensuring compliance with OHS legislation
- Serve as liaison to the Workplace Health and Safety Committee
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience performing a broad range of Human Resource functions
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation will be considered an asset
- Current knowledge of standards and legislation as they relate to human resource management
- Experience resolving complex employee relations issues involving compensation, organizational behaviour, performance management, change management, and accommodations
- Experience with payroll and benefits administration
- Experience in the administration of workplace safety and health programs and compliance
- Strong understanding of HRMS with an ability to run reports and navigate systems
- Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to proactively organize/manage a high volume of time sensitive tasks
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to function effectively within a team, demonstrating professionalism
- Speakers of Dakota or Anishinaabe would be considered an asset

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- A valid class 5 MB driver’s license with regular access to a reliable vehicle for business travel

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, May 2nd, 2024, at 4:00 PM CST**

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources

Southern Chiefs’ Organization

202-600 Empress Street

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R5

Proof of education will be required at the point of hire where an incumbent has graduated from a relevant program.

Please note that SCO does not offer hybrid/remote work options unless specifically stated.

Testing may form part of the selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- human resources: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPHR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-02