Description

LOCATION: This position is based in Manitoba (Hybrid/Remote) 

SCHEDULE: Full-Time              

REPORTS TO: Human Resource Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A           

COMPANY PROFILE:

Red River Mutual is a progressive insurance company with a focus on our customers and employees. We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and protected, and to know that someone is looking out for them.  So, we treat our employees like family members – we’ll be honest with them, support them, offer a listening ear, admit when we’re wrong and be a positive force in their lives and in our communities. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for day-to-day requirements of all components of Human Resources including recruitment and selection, employee relations, policy administration, performance management, disability management, and compensation administration. The incumbent will provide comprehensive full-cycle Human Resource support to employees and management, as well as identify and execute on HR related improvements and changes within the company. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture by partnering with leaders to design and support employee engagement activities that enhance morale and collaboration.
• Provide advice and guidance on applicable employment legislation, policies, and HR best practices.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment and selection with an emphasis on supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• Support and enhance employee-centric onboarding and offboarding experience, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the employee’s life cycle.
• Partner with leaders to develop workforce plans, succession strategies and organizational design improvements
• Partner and coach managers on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, workplace investigations and terminations. 
• Administering compensation, including evaluating and implementing salary adjustments that align with the company’s compensation philosophy, benchmarks and equity considerations. 
• Collaborate with leadership to assess training and development needs and support upskilling initiatives that build capacity and align with business goals.
• Disability management includes managing employee leaves of absence, administering short- and long-term disability claims and evaluating and implementing workplace accommodations. 
• Develop, revise and maintain HR policies, practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, legal compliance and alignment with organizational values.
• Participate in the implementation of the company and HR operating plans, goals, and objectives. 
• Lead and support HR initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate with other HR team members as required.
• Some local travel within Manitoba will be required based on operational needs. 
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS: 

•  Post-secondary education, specializing in Human Resources. 
•  Valid class 5 driver’s license, proof is required.
•  Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
•  Experience leading full cycle recruitment and selection. 
•  Experience with employee relations, including, conducting investigations and terminations.
•  Proven experience in disability management including overseeing leaves of absence, workplace accommodation and return to work. 
•  Demonstrated emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effectively manage conflict.
•  Experience in developing, coaching, motivating and mentoring others.
•  Ability to work under pressure and in unexpected situations.
•  Strong problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
•  Demonstrate strong integrity and respect for the confidentiality/privacy of employees and information.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships across all levels of the organization.
•  Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
•  Superior written and verbal communication skills.
•  Proficient in using computer applications and HRIS. Dayforce experience is considered an asset
•  Willing to undergo a background check.
  
  

  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Accessible employment policies and alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting humanresources@redrivermutual.com or 1-800-370-2888 (toll free).

  A requirement of employment is a satisfactory background check and, if applicable, providing a satisfactory driver’s abstract.  An offer of employment may not be made, or maybe withdrawn, if these requirements are not met.