Advisor, Human Relations

Human Relations Advisor – Winnipeg Erin Street Bakery

We are seeking a Human Relations Advisor to join our team at the Winnipeg Erin Street Bakery. The role primarily supports our two Winnipeg bakeries, with additional support for the Sales team across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Human Relations Advisor will align HR initiatives with business objectives while partnering with hourly associates, management, and the broader HR team to deliver value‑added support.

The successful candidate will build credibility at all levels of the organization and use that influence to support change, HR program management, labour relations, and field HR activities.

• Provide guidance and support on all human relations matters to multiple client groups (including salaried and hourly/unionized associates).
• Provide coaching and training to Supervisors and hourly associates on Human Relations processes and policies.
• Maintain constructive relations with Unions representing hourly associate groups.
• Lead Joint Labour Management meetings as well as the grievance resolution process.
• Respond to hourly associate inquires and concerns and take steps to resolve issues.
• Investigate reported associate incidents and assist in the delivery of any required disciplinary action.
• Draft progressive disciplinary letters and other communications to union representative and associates.

• With the support of the Recruitment Centre of Excellence, oversee and support the hourly recruitment process for skilled labour including applicant selection, interviewing, and offer preparation.
• Ensure adequate hourly staffing levels are maintained by coordinating with operations and external temporary labour providers when required.
• Coordinate salaried recruiting process with a 3rd‑party recruiter as well as hiring manager.
• Maintain complete and accurate personnel files for hourly and salary associates.
• Support supervisors with facility & corporate training initiatives.
• Coordinate internal job postings, transfers, layoffs, recalls and related administration.

• Assist in leading associate engagement efforts with Management.
• Proactively work with other stakeholders on office related issues and events.

• Complete forms to ensure Oracle and payroll systems are updated in a timely manner.
• Administer the pension and benefit plans including coordinating with the Corporate Pension and Benefits team on new enrollments, plan changes, plan terminations and employee specific issues.
• Assist in auditing payroll data, such as hourly vacation accruals, on a periodic basis.

• Assist team in development of training materials as required.
• Facilitate training presentations to stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure training is scheduled and delivered consistently.
• Review, update and implement policies and procedures.

• Processing short‑term and long‑term disability claims with our 3rd‑party.
• Processing WCB claims with our 3rd‑party.
• Maintaining records and correspondence with those who are on leave.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility in work schedules and hours required.
• Travel between sites in Winnipeg is required.

• A positive energy bringing enthusiasm and drive to support stakeholders’ needs.
• Ability to form strong relationships with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in Labour Relations and working effectively with Unions.
• Post‑Secondary education in HR Management or Business Administration with 3‑5 years of human relations experience, preferably in a unionised environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• A high degree of flexibility to adapt to and effectively manage multiple priorities in a large size organization.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills.
• High standards of integrity, energy level, and self‑motivation.
• Strong customer service orientation and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable legislation and its applications.
• Completed or working towards a CPHR/CHRL designation is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently…