As a locally based financial institution, Cambrian Credit Union is known for working within our community. Everything we do at Cambrian is guided by our five simple values: Integrity and Honesty; Member Focused; Competitive; Community Involvement; Innovative Spirit.

Cambrian Credit Union is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to join our Human Resources team.

The Senior Human Resources Advisor is a trusted partner to leaders and employees, providing practical and strategic guidance across a broad range of human resources matters. As a senior member of the Human Resources team, the Senior Human Resources Advisor independently manages complex employee relations matters, leads recruitment and selection activities, supports organizational programs and initiatives, and promotes consistent application of employment legislation, policies, and HR practices. The role builds strong relationships across the organization, applies sound judgment to sensitive and high-risk matters, and uses data and professional expertise to develop balanced, business-focused solutions. The Senior Human Resources Advisor also supports the development of HR team capability through knowledge sharing, coaching, and collaboration and identifies opportunities to strengthen HR processes and the employee and leader experience.

In the role of Senior Human Resources Advisor, you will:

- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to assigned client groups, building strong relationships with leaders and providing timely, practical, and consistent guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance and disability management, workplace accommodations, policy interpretation, organizational change, and other people-related matters.




- Independently manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance concerns, disciplinary action, complaints, conflict resolution, and employment terminations. Assess risk, maintain appropriate documentation, and elevate matters when legal or senior leadership input is required.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection activities for positions at all organizational levels, including conducting job analysis, developing and updating position descriptions, establishing selection criteria, sourcing and screening candidates, leading interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing recommendations, and supporting offer development and negotiation.
- Partner with leaders to identify current and future workforce needs and provide guidance on organizational structure, position design, succession planning, talent development, and employee retention.
- Support the consistent administration and continuous improvement of HR programs, including performance and goal management, compensation, employee engagement, onboarding, policy development, and other organizational initiatives.
- Interpret and apply employment legislation, HR policies, and established practices. Identify potential risk or inconsistency and recommend practical solutions that balance employee needs, organizational objectives, and legal requirements.
- Use HR data, market information, employee feedback,



and organizational trends to identify issues, support recommendations, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
- Contribute to HR projects and process improvements from planning through implementation, including developing procedures, tools, templates, communications, and training resources that improve consistency, efficiency, and the employee and leader experience.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing to HR team members. Support consistent HR practices across the team and act as a resource on complex or unfamiliar matters.
- Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation, emerging HR practices, labour market trends, and changes affecting the organization. Recommend improvements to ensure HR programs and practices remain effective, compliant, and responsive to organizational needs.
- Represent Human Resources on organizational committees, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Your Education & Experience

- Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five years of progressive human resources experience, including demonstrated experience independently managing complex employee relations and disability management matters.
- Chartered Qualified in Human Resources designation (CPHR), or progress toward completion, is strongly considered an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of Manitoba employment legislation, human rights obligations, and HR best practices.
- Strong consultation, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills,

📌 Senior Human Resources Advisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cambrian Credit Union
📍 Winnipeg