Competition #
Category: Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: August 12, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of People and Culture, the Human Resources (HR) Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR functions. This role will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including employee record-keeping, recruitment, and onboarding/offboarding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Monitor employee attendance, work hours, overtime, holiday pay, and other prescribed leaves in the employee database/HRIS.
- Engage with managers to verify time and attendance submissions, including, but not limited to, overtime, leaves, and payroll deductions, before they are submitted to payroll.
- Identify and resolve time and attendance discrepancies with the employee, manager, and payroll.
- Assist in preparing documentation for all payroll submissions, including the employee action form, payroll changes, address changes, etc.
- Ensure that appropriate authorizations, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policy and procedures are achieved.
- Verify all payroll registries to what was submitted for processing to ensure accurate information.
- Respond to all inquiries regarding employee time tracking, leaves, overtime, and holiday pay.
- Oversee the time and attendance tracking system, recommending changes, upgrades, or improvements to ensure optimum efficiency.
- Update, maintain and organize electronic and hard copy employee records.
- Monitor and update employee changes, including but not limited to banking changes, name changes, and salary changes.
- Provide confidential administrative support to the HR department by filing, photocopying, and answering inquiries related to Human Resources via email, phone, or in person.




- Onboarding/Offboarding process as per HRIS.
- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, etc.
- Adept problem-solving, including proactively identifying issues and recommending resolutions in a timely manner while keeping all matters confidential.

- Knowledge of current employment laws and practices, as well as human rights legislation and provincial and federal legislation.
- Experience tracking time and attendance for a large organization is considered an asset.
- Experience working in Human Resources with First Nations or First Nations organizations.

- Knowledge of First Nation culture, history, and issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

- Completion of post-secondary education focusing on Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- CPHR or CPHR Candidate preferred.
- 2-3 years of HR administrative experience.
Experience in the recruitment process, conducting reference checks and assisting with interviews.
- Demonstrated experience working with an HRIS or HRMS.
- Ability to work flexible schedule.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search required.
- Child Abuse Registry Check required.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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📌 Human Resources Assistant ~ Competition #2026-066 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Manitoba Chiefs
📍 Winnipeg