Manager of People and Culture

Overview

The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about. For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada.

Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community.

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Manager of People and Culture (Permanent – Full Time)

Our Values

Trust
• Generosity
• Equity
• Transformation
• Responsiveness

Our Leadership Competencies

Leading Through Operational Excellence
Leading Through Talent Development
Leading Through Healthy Relationships
Leading Through Effective Communication
Leading Through Effective Decision Making

The Role:

The Manager, People & Culture is a key member of The Foundation’s People, Culture & Governance team and plays a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to our mission. Reporting to the Vice President, People, Culture & Governance, this role provides counsel and coaching to managers across the organization, offering clear and confident guidance on people leadership, healthy conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness.

A natural coach, the Manager supports individuals and teams through growth, change, and workplace challenges.

This role provides daily oversight of the People & Culture Advisor, Office Coordinator, and Reception Coordinator, ensuring high-quality delivery of recruitment, onboarding, benefits, job evaluation, training coordination, employee experience programs, office administration, and front-of-house service.

The Manager is also the primary representative for employee relations, leading mediations, addressing concerns proactively, and conducting workplace investigations in a fair, trauma informed, and consistent manner.

Finally, this position plays an essential role in advancing The Foundation’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategy and strengthening a culture aligned with our values.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Coaching and Support

• Provide trusted advice and coaching to managers on performance, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and heard.

Employee Relations

• Act as the primary employee relations representative for the organization.
• Lead mediations, conflict resolution processes, and workplace investigations.
• Ensure consistent, fair application of policies and practices.
• Partner with leadership to address emerging trends and risks.

People & Culture Operations Oversight

• Provide oversight and support to the People & Culture Advisor in:
• Full-cycle recruitment, job analysis, job descriptions, and structured interviewing.
• Onboarding and offboarding that reflects The Foundation’s culture and values.
• Benefits and leave administration; coordination with external providers.
• Training and development programs, including DEIB education.
• Job evaluation committee processes and initial job assessments.
• HR reporting, dashboards, and record management.

Office & Administrative Leadership

• Provide leadership to the Office Coordinator and Reception Coordinator to ensure:
• A welcoming, professional, and well-managed office environment.
• Responsive coordination with the landlord, vendors, and space management needs.
• Effective reception and front-of-house experiences.
• Efficient administrative and operational support across the organization.

DEIB, Culture & Engagement

• Implement assigned elements of The Foundation’s DEIB strategy.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and staff events.
• Promote a culture grounded in trust, compassion, and service to community.

Policy & Compliance

• Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Support health, safety, and wellness programs and committee activities.

What We Offer:

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