HR SpecialistPermanent, Full TimeBuild your career where you truly belong—welcome to Umbrella Family. For over 35 years, Umbrella Family has been a trusted leader in early childhood education and care, supported by a strong operational and administrative foundation. Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace that supports the success of our staff and the families we serve.At Umbrella Family, you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Join a collaborative workplace where your expertise contributes directly to employee experience, engagement, and organizational success. This isn’t just a job; it’s your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.About the RoleThe HR Specialist serves as a core support role for staff experience, providing day‑to‑day guidance on employee relations, workplace compliance, and staff development initiatives.This role participates in most HR functional areas including onboarding & orientation, health & safety, attendance management, learning & development, metrics and reporting, employee relations, and benefits & pension. The successful candidate will provide support to Supervisors and employees on a variety employee concerns and workplace issues. The successful candidate will play a key role in orientation and onboarding, promoting recognition and attention, and fostering employee engagement across the organization.This position requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion in a fast‑paced environment.Total HoursTotal Hours:37.5 hours per weekSchedule:Monday to Friday, day shiftAnnual Salary:$58,000‑$65,000Expected Start Date:July 6,



2026QualificationsEducation & ExperiencePost‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldCHRP/CHRL designation or working towards certification is an asset5+ years of progressive, general HR experienceExperience in a unionized workplace is a strong assetKnowledge & SkillsStrong understanding of employment legislation, HR best practices, and workplace complianceKnowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities and WSIB processesExcellent conflict resolution and problem‑solving skillsStrong organizational and time management abilitiesEffective communication skills – listening, speaking and writingAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretionStrong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Teams, HR software (HRIS, ATS and training systems) and familiarity with AIKey ResponsibilitiesAct as a primary contact for day-to-day employee relations matters, including concerns, conflict resolution, and guidanceManage attendance, leaves, accommodations, and return‑to‑work plansDevelop and maintain orientation and onboarding programs and materials; participate in the delivery of orientation sessionsCoordinate off-boarding processes, conduct exit interviews, report on survey results and make recommendationsPlan, coordinate,



develop and deliver training; review outcomes from training programs; participate in developing the annual professional learning planPromote and support employee engagement, employee annual survey and retention initiatives and programsMaintain health and safety incident reporting; submit WSIB claims and coordinate modified work programs; act as support tothe Joint Health & Safety CommitteeTake part in accident and other investigations and meetings, file reports and make recommendationsSupport compliance with employment legislation, policies and collective agreement interpretation and HR best practicesMaintain accurate and confidential employee records and meeting minutesCertifications & RequirementsMust provide Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and health assessment upon hireAbility to work in an office environment with regular computer useWhy Join Umbrella Family?Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits packagePension plan with employer matchingEmployee Assistance Program resources and counsellingPriority childcare placement for employees’ childrenA positive, inclusive and supportive work environmentCommitment to AccessibilityUmbrella Family is committed to providing accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise us if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.Recruitment Process DisclosureThis organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or automated decision‑making technologies in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for employment. All applications are reviewed exclusively by Human Resources personnel and hiring managers.This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hr Specialist - C$58,000 - C$65,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Umbrella Family
📍 Winnipeg