Human Resources Administrator - Red River Co-op

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We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations feature local products prominently and most importantly give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations 24 car washes 6 cardlocks 9 food stores 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity

Red River Co-op invites applications for the position of Human Resources Administrator to join our HR division at our Home Office in Winnipeg Manitoba.

Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources the Human Resources Administrator is responsible for providing high quality and confidential HR administrative support to the retail. The HR Administrator acts as the first line of HR support for employees by answering e-mails and phone calls of a general inquiry nature and reviewing and resolving (or re-assigning) HR tickets submitted electronically. They are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete employee records and providing support to the rest of the HR team on a variety of transactional items.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Ensure employee records are accurate up to date and complete.
• Act as the department Go To in all HR Information System (HRIS) issues including initial setup of new hire employee changes and movement leaves of absence and terminations.
• Assist in the recruitment process by posting positions on applicant tracking system and external job boards booking interviews and conducting reference checks.
• Prepare and distribute letters to employees as required.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing scanning and sending out correspondence.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required as well as ad hoc reports.
• Support the Payroll Administrator in time and attendance matters including timecard review and payroll processing. Provide relief coverage in the Payroll Admins absence.
• Monitor benefits eligibilities and work with payroll and benefits providers to ensure coverage is activated and deductions are being taken.

A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

About You:

• Above all else human resources is a relationship business. You are someone who genuinely enjoys building meaningful connections with others. You relish engaging in conversation with employees across all levels and locations of the organization. You are warm accessible friendly and compassionate. Your interactions with others are tactful professional and diplomatic. You are a good listener. You enjoy helping others.
• You are highly computer literate with a solid command of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with HR software such as Kronos and Oracle is advantageous.
• You are organized and diligent and can manage a heavy workload with conflicting priorities.
• You are trustworthy and capable of operating in a highly confidential environment.
• You have excellent communication skills. You can provide clear verbal instruction and explanation both in person and over the phone. You write in a clear and concise manner. Your written work is well-edited (grammar spelling and formatting) and professional.
• Formal education in human resources is an asset but is not required.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at or or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards:

Red River Co-op offers a competitive Total Rewards and benefits package including matched pension contributions. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work.