Human Resources Advisor (1-year term) Red River Co-op

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Join a successful retail co-operative that has been recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers since 2021 (visit to learn why!). We are member-owned and service-oriented providing meaningful value through a dedication to achieving excellence. Our vision is to grow our Co-op to be the leading brand where members always matter. Our purpose is compelling: to contribute to local communities and deliver sustainable returns to our members.

The Opportunity

Were hiring an experiencedHuman Resources Advisor for a full-time 1-year term at our Winnipeg home office. Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources youll play a key role in supporting our HR team during an exciting period of rapid expansion.

What Youll Do

This position supports the entire facet of HR with a particular focus on:

• Employee & Labour Relations Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex labour relations matters ensuring compliance with collective agreements and employment legislation. Provide strategic guidance and coaching to resolve workplace issues proactively fostering positive employee relations and minimizing risk of grievances or litigation.

• Investigations & Compliance Lead thorough and impartial investigations into workplace concerns including harassment misconduct and policy violations ensuring adherence to legal and contractual obligations. Deliver well-supported recommendations for corrective or disciplinary actions to protect organizational integrity and maintain a fair compliant work environment.

• Learning and Development Design and deliver impactful training programs through diverse formats (including eLearning and in-person sessions) to equip managers and staff with knowledge on critical topics such as brand integrity and proactive customer service.

• Employee Experience and Culture Contribute to the design and implementation of organizational culture initiatives including an employee recognition program and enhanced achievement and milestone celebrations.

Approximately 60% of the job is weighted towards advisory services and labour relations; the remaining 40% is dedicated to other areas of HR including but not limited to learning and development and engagement / culture.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in multiple functional areas of HR especially in labour relations. You have experience handling complex employee issues with skill and tact. You have an extensive history working in unionized environments managing grievances supporting collective bargaining participating in arbitrations and leading complex investigations into potential breaches of employment policies human rights legislation and other serious infractions.

• Strong written / verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and HRIS platforms.

• A proactive relationship-focused approach to human resources.

• Demonstrated self-reliance and the ability to independently manage tasks exhibiting resilience and adaptability when faced with ambiguity with strong problem-solving skills. You thrive in environments where priorities or processes are not fully defined.

• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

• Strong alignment with our employee values of integrity teamwork caring excellence and accountability in your approach to work.

• Work history in retail and/or commercial HVAC industries is advantageous.

We will consider a combination of education and work history but we anticipate the ideal candidate has their CPHR designation and a minimum of 5 years of work experience managing labour relations in a unionized environment. Were looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

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 package including group insurance matched pension contributions flex days and an employee purchase rebate.

The salary band for this position has aminimum salary of $66590 and amaximum salary of $99885. Candidate placement within the band will vary depending on individual qualifications (skills experience and education) and organizational needs as well as market conditions. This role is also eligible for Red River Co-ops short term incentive plan (STIP).

Why Join Us

Youll gain exposure to diverse HR functions while contributing to an organization with 85 years of community roots and a reputation for giving back through profit sharing local partnerships and charitable initiatives.

Red River Co-op has a distinguished history of serving local communities and has become one of Manitobas most trusted and valued brands not just be sales or market share but by reputation. We serve our members daily in our food stores and pharmacies at our home office gas bars car washes and cardlocks and through our bulk fuel delivery to farms and businesses. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System and one of the largest retail co-ops in Western Canada.

Ready to make your mark Apply today and help us shape the next chapter of HR at Red River Co-op.

Please note short-listed candidates will be contacted in early January for interviews with a target start date of early February.