Required Degree

Employee Type Permanent Full Time

Minimum Experience 2 years experience in HR or Payroll

Job Description Crown Paper Group

Crown Paper Group is a regional leader in the paper and containerboard industry, comprising four business divisions: Port Townsend Paper Company, Crown Corrugated Company, Boxmaster, Viking Way Plant and Industrial Products. With operations in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, the group includes an integrated containerboard mill, two converting facilities, and three distribution centers. Crown Paper Group specializes in manufacturing recycled and virgin kraft containerboard, kraft pulp, and specialty products, while its converting operations excel in customer engagement and distribution networks across British Columbia and Alberta.

Function & Scope:

The HR Coordinator provides frontline HR support and assists in the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit). The HR Coordinator will assist with HR administrative tasks such as leave administration, digitizing files, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and be the front-line support for the HR team. If you’re looking to join a dynamic team in the manufacturing field we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities HR Coordination

Compliance & Employee Records

Maintain and update employee information in HR systems such as PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy in roles, hours worked, and other key data.

Scan paper employees files and save to electronic files as well as HRIS.

Ensure all employee-related documentation is properly recorded and filed, adhering to company policies and legal standards.

Prepare and verify reference and employment letters, ensuring accuracy in employment history, job roles, and compensation.

Respond to routine employee questions about policies,



benefits, and HR procedures, escalating more complex issues to the appropriate HR team member.

Assist with tracking compliance items such as required training, certifications, and probationary period milestones.

Help maintain and organize HR policies, forms, and the employee handbook, ensuring documents stay current.

Assist with cross border employee letters

Supporting onboarding logistics for new employees

Length of service preparation including ensuring lists are updated and maintained by quarter based on awards presented. Preparation of certificates and cards for presentations.

Payroll & Benefits

Assist with payroll & perks processes as back-up as well as ongoing for payroll continuity

Assist with reconciling accounts

Assist with year-end balancing and reconciliations as required

Qualifications & Experience

Completion or enrollment in HR courses towards becoming a CPHR

Completion of PCP or enrollment in program

2 – 3 years’ experience in HR or Payroll

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills — written and verbal

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking: Breaks down complex problems and identifies meaningful patterns in data.





Communication & Influence: Conveys financial insights in plain language; builds credibility with business partners.

Collaboration: Works effectively across departments, building relationships and delivering shared outcomes.

Accuracy & Reliability: Delivers high-quality, dependable work — especially under time pressure.

Technical Skills: Proficient with tools, software, or procedures relevant to the job.

Benefits

A comprehensive health care plan including drug cards, vision care, life insurance and dental plan.

Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.

A retirement plan.

3-7 weeks of vacations, pending years of service.

14 paid holidays (stats plus, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Easter Monday), per year.

Annual Events~ holiday, safety and family parties.

Free on-site parking.

Opportunity for overtime.

Why Join Crown Packaging?

Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and company contributions. The salary range is $50,000–$65,000 per year. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Opportunity to contribute to a growing, well-established organization backed by a strong ownership group.

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

We are an equal opportunity employer, and as such, will review all qualified applications for this posted position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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📌 HR Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Crown Packaging
📍 Winnipeg