Develop and maintain relationships with leaders, administrators and key contacts within assigned faculties and departments Provide day-to-day HR generalist advice and support for academic and non-academic employee groups Assess and triage HR inquiries, resolving routine matters and escalating complex issues when required

Advise on appointments, extensions, FTE changes, transfers and other employment changes Collaborate with HR Partners, Shared Services, Finance and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues Identify process improvement opportunities and make recommendations

Prepare and review HR correspondence and documentation Support institutional HR programs, projects, committees and training Support recruitment and selection for academic and non-academic positions, including tenure-track faculty recruitment

Facilitate onboarding and coordinate processes for non-Canadian hires and relocation Analyze and evaluate support staff and other designated positions using job evaluation methodologies Conduct job audits and advise on job design and position documentation

Guide performance appraisal, probationary review, attendance and employee relations processes Assist with conduct, discipline, termination, disputes, grievances, complaints and arbitrations Support offboarding processes

Support employee leaves, accommodations and return-to-work planning, including modified duties and permanent accommodations Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably with a specialization in Human Resources or a related discipline Minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including generalist HR advice and support Experience working in a unionized environment and applying collective agreements,



policies and employment practices

Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance management, job evaluation, accommodations and HR operations Strong client service and relationship-building skills Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail in HR documentation Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of an integrated HR team

Professionalism, discretion, adaptability and commitment to service excellence Experience in a large, complex organization or public-sector environment is an asset Experience with HR information systems, including PeopleSoft HCM, and Google Workspace is an asset

CHRP designation is an asset Resume and cover letter required Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR generalist functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and job evaluation. Proficient in navigating complex HR issues within a unionized environment while maintaining robust client service and relationship-building skills. Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist Experience Recruitment Support Employee Relations Job Evaluation Methodologies Unionized Environment Experience ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Performance Management Job Evaluation Onboarding Coordination HR Documentation Accommodations Support Soft Skills

Client Service Relationship Building Judgment Problem-Solving Organizational Skills Certifications & Qualifications

CHRP Designation Industry Keywords

Unionized Environment Public-Sector Experience HR Operations Employee Leaves Service Excellence Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoft HCM Google Workspace

📌 Human Resources Associate (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg