Human Resources Advisor

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Human Resources Advisor to join our team. The HR Advisor is based out of our Administration Office in Portage la Prairie, MB
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Looking to take the next step in your HR career? Join an exciting organization supporting diverse employee groups, a unique business structure and the opportunity to grow as an HR practitioner!

• Provide guidance to Team Leaders on Collective Agreement interpretation, disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, and attendance management.
• Lead and support investigations and employee relations matters, including conducting interviews, documenting outcomes, and ensuring transparent follow‑up on complex issues.
• Facilitate end-to-end recruitment and talent management support, including coaching on hiring processes, performance management, development, succession planning, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Manage job profile development and updates, oversee employment changes, and provide guidance on compensation practices aligned with policy and collective agreements where applicable.
• Lead and administer employee programs, including managing leave processes and supporting performance management through audits, guidance, and coaching for both supervisors and employees.
• Support OH&S safety initiatives, including WCB claim administration, return‑to‑work planning, COR program implementation, and analyzing trends to provide recommendations.

Homestead Co-op serves more than 27,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, Mac Gregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. We have 17 locations including Food Stores, Gas Bars, Car Washes, Pharmacies, Liquor Stores, Cardlocks, Home Centres and an Agricultural site. Last year, we contributed over $200,000 to community organizations and initiatives.

The Team: You will work closely with a team of HR and health and safety professionals, and report directly to the HR Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of innovation, community, and collaboration.

Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.

You are looking for a career in Human Resources & Training and:

• Have a Degree in Business, preferably with a focus in Human Resources.
• Are a CPHR Candidate, or hold your CPHR designation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years experience as a generalist in a unionized environment required.
• Experience administering collective agreements and human resource policies.
• Experience consulting, negotiating and/or mediating with a variety of teams, groups or committees including union associations and staff
• Experience conducting workplace investigations is an asset
• Experience maintaining composure in stressful situations.
• Experience navigating and use of HRIS systems such as Oracle, UKG, Workday and/or SAP
• Experience in the development / writing of guidelines / procedures / job descriptions.
• Experience recommending changes to policies and procedures through the application of effective research and analysis.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills which include establishing and maintaining effective respectful working relationships that embody trust, teamwork and support for others.
• Analytical problem solving, conflict resolution, and research skills.
• Ability to initiate and act with limited supervision.
• Ability to supervise staff effectively with a demonstrated positive impact on their well‑being.
• Ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op:
  Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the employer
• Class 5 driver’s license valid in the Province of Manitoba
• Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer
• Access to a vehicle that can be used while working.

• Competitive salaries, short‑term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer‑contributed pension plan.
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