Human Resources Director


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Human Resources Director
Category: Management & Professional
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:
Staffmax Staffing and Recruiting is pleased to work with our Indigenous, First Nations Client to find a Human Resources Director in Winnipeg, Manitoba

**Applicants MUST be from First Nations**
Pay, benefits etc. will be posted at a later date and discussed at first interview.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the HR team, ensuring effective delivery of HR services and providing guidance as required.
  • Coach and advise directors, managers, and program leads on HR policies, best practices, and employment standards to support informed decision-making.
  • Develop and execute corporate HR plans in key areas, including:
    • Compensation and benefits
    • Health and safety
    • Employee well-being
  • Review, enhance, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, processes, and performance management systems.
  • Foster and maintain strategic relationships across the organization to promote collaboration and alignment.
  • Oversee compliance with employment laws and regulations, mitigating risks and ensuring organizational adherence.
  • Monitor key HR metrics by preparing and presenting monthly and annual reports to support strategic decision-making.

Decision-Making & Complexity

Problem-Solving:

  • Requires frequent judgment and decision-making on various issues, programs, and services.
  • Involves weighing operational goals, best practices, employment law, and policies to make well-informed decisions, often under tight deadlines.

Complexity:

  • The role involves managing highly complex issues and balancing input from multiple stakeholders.
  • Works closely with executive management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.

Impact of Results

  • Responsible for decisions that influence HR policies, procedures, and overall department functions.
  • Provides detailed analysis and recommendations to senior management to seize opportunities and minimize risks.
  • Assesses current policies and procedures for effectiveness and makes actionable recommendations.

Key Contacts

Internal Contacts:
  • Employees across various departments Support daily tasks and operations.
  • Senior management Share updates and seek direction.
External Contacts:
  • Benefit providers and legal representatives (weekly/as needed) – Confirm services and seek legal advice.
  • Training providers (as needed) – Coordinate employee training to align with organizational goals.
  • Recruitment agencies (as needed) – Assist with high-level or hard-to-fill roles.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Manage HR department functions, including supervising direct reports.
  • Provide expertise and strategic guidance to leadership on HR decisions, such as program structure and succession planning.

Education & Experience

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Human Resource Management or a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Experience:
  • 8–10 years of HR leadership experience, including developing HR functions and managing teams.
  • Proven expertise in:
    • Employment standards, workplace safety, and human rights legislation.
    • Talent strategy: recruitment, retention, training, and performance management.
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 
    • Experience working with First Nation communities; fluency in Anishinaabe or Dakota is an asset.

Other Requirements

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
  • Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (travel may be required).

This role is ideal for a results-oriented leader passionate about building strong workplace cultures while aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.

Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting