The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where
business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, invest and explore. Everything we do is about making
downtown the place to be. We champion local businesses, elevate the downtown experience, and shape
perceptions so downtown is seen as a place full of life, energy and opportunity. Our downtown is on Treaty No.
1 territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
As our HR Generalist, reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will support managers and employees
across the organization while leading key HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations,
benefits, payroll support, HR communications, and file maintenance.
We are looking for a collaborative, organized HR professional who enjoys building relationships, handling
confidential information with care, and using HR data to support thoughtful decisions. Experience with HRIS
and payroll systems, especially Payworks, along with strong Excel skills, would be an asset. Most of all, you are
approachable, innovative, and excited to contribute to a vibrant Downtown Winnipeg.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities, including employment
documentation and record management.
- Support managers and employees with employee relations matters, HR policies, employment
legislation, and workplace safety requirements.
- Administer employee benefits, disability management, WCB claims, accommodations, and
return-to-work planning.
- Coordinate and communicate bi-weekly payroll instructions and employee changes, ensuring
accurate payroll processing and documentation. Provide backup support to the Payroll and
maintain HRIS and payroll records; Payworks experience is a strong asset
- Coordinate training, professional development, employee engagement, wellness, recognition,
and workplace culture initiatives.
- Maintain HR data and leverage Excel, analytics, and HR metrics to support reporting,
workforce planning, and organizational decision-making.
- Support HR projects, policy updates, process improvements, and organizational committees,
including Health & Safety and DEI initiatives
