HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISOR

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Provide consultative advice and expertise on human resource matters, including collective agreement and policy interpretation and application; employee compensation, accommodation and Northern Benefits.
• Assist with research assignments, initiatives, and projects as required.
• Analyze and evaluate confidential human resource matters and provide recommendations to leaders.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with Line Management, bargaining groups and other human resource departments in order to resolve human resource issues.
• Embrace the center of excellence model by championing enterprise programs and relying on the centers of excellence for subject matter expertise.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.
• Handle HR matters reliably and in accordance with legal requirements.
• Help drive organizational change and enterprise initiatives within the business.

• A Business Degree (HR Major) from an institute of recognized standing and a minimum of three years of related human resources experience. 
  OR
• Two-year Diploma (HR major) and a minimum of five years of related human resources experience.
  OR
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Manitoba Hydro's collective agreements, policies and practices, wage and salary administration, job evaluation system and other related human resource processes would be an asset.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at various levels within the Corporation, as well as with external agencies.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the operation of a personal computer, including a working knowledge of human resource systems and software.
• Working knowledge of current labour legislation, human resource trends and human resource best practices.
• Possess initiative with the ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Must remain current with human resource issues through membership in human resource associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, and reviewing human resource literature.
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or equivalent would be an asset.