HR Coordinator

job opportunity

position: hr coordinator- recruitment

competition #2026-25

department: human resources

location: 865 main street

full-time, permanent

closing date: open until filled

shawenim abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and southeast first nations-led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique first nations-led service model.

• competitive salary
• personal leave days and paid sick time
• employer-matched pension plan
• comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• onsite parking
• paid professional development

reporting to the director of human resource, the hr coordinator is a key member of the hr team in supporting integral hr functions within shawenim abinoojii inc. The hr coordinator is responsible for executing various hr related operational and administrative tasks to support the flow and function of the hr department while ensuring hr best practices support the organizations goals and contribute to a positive workplace environment and culture.

The hr coordinator plays a vital role in the full-cycle recruitment which will involve attending recruitment fairs, networking events and periodic travel to our eight (8) southeast communities, a required.

• design, recommend, and implement overall recruiting strategies.
• identify, source, attract and train high performing employees tobuild a solid and engaged workforce.
• collaborate with external partners and other hr team members, inthe coordination of collaborative career fairs.
• coordinate with hr team members and attend career fairs and information sessions in winnipeg, eight (8) southeast communities, and surrounding areas.
• lead the full-cycle recruitment process.
• develop interview questions, make preliminary candidate recommendations and collaborate with program hiring teams.
• post current employment opportunities internally and externally following organizational processes.
• schedule and lead all interviews in collaboration with the program hiring teams.
• initiate offer letters and assist with negotiations.
• contact new employees, prepare for and lead onboarding sessions.
• prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislative requirements aremet.
• maintain a complete record of competition folders, applicants, andnew hires.
• maintain an accurate do not hire list.
• stay up to date with current recruiting methods and practices.

• in collaboration with other hr team members, develop and lead adetailed and comprehensive orientation program providing new employees with ahistorical background of the organization, an overview of each program and department, and an overview of the communities we serve; orientation will include orientation to the organization’s hris, payroll process, benefits and pension, it, policy/employee expectations, and training/professional development opportunities available.
• be an expert in all required onboarding documents and their completion.
• create new employee files in the hris.
• forward all necessary payroll documentation to the finance department in a timely manner.
• initiate and receive employee prior contact checks, informing hr director of results.
• receive current background checks for all employees informing hr director of results; includes following up with employees and managers when background checks are up for renewal, in compliance with organizational policy.
• develop and lead a clear step-by-step offboarding process,including conducting exit interviews.

• in collaboration with other hr team members, consult program supervisors to identify the training needs of each program.

• initiate a positive employee/employer…