Create exceptional employee and candidate experiences with a collaborative HR team where partnership, shared expertise, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do.
Location: Altona or Winnipeg, MB;
Reports to: Manager, Human Resources
What You Need to Know About Red River Mutual
At Red River Mutual, every interaction matters. The Red River Mutual Experience is our shared understanding of how every conversation and decision shapes the experiences of our employees, broker partners, policyholders, and communities. For 150 years, our resilience has come from evolving alongside the people we serve, adapting to changing needs while staying true to who we are. This is how we build something greater than service alone, and bring our purpose, vision, and values to life.
Where You’ll Fit In
As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll create exceptional experiences for both candidates and employees while making a meaningful impact across the organization. From attracting and onboarding talent to supporting employees throughout their journey at Red River Mutual, you'll play a key role in fostering a welcoming, engaging, and people-first workplace.
You'll join a passionate and collaborative HR team that is committed to supporting our people and our business. Leveraging your organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and relationship-building strengths, you'll work closely with HR Business Partners, leaders, employees, and candidates to advance people initiatives, strengthen our employer brand, and help bring our culture to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and triage the HR inbox, providing timely service and escalating matters appropriately.
- Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations.
- Administer and support Dayforce, employee records, reporting, and workflows while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Prepare employment letters, reports, communications, and HR documentation.
- Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, participate in screening and interview processes, assessments, reference and background checks, and offer preparation.
- Create a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and timely updates.
- Coordinate new hire documentation, welcome materials, and ongoing support for new employees.
- Deliver engaging orientation sessions that help new employees feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.
- Support offboarding and other employee transitions with accurate documentation, effective communication, and care.
- Coordinate people-focused programs and initiatives that support employee engagement, development and inclusion.
- Maintain HR SharePoint resources and communications that keep employees informed and connected.
- Support employee learning and development through LMS administration, training records, and reporting.
- Prepare workforce metrics, reports, and dashboards for operational and strategic decisions.
- Contribute to innovative HR solutions that improve processes, systems, and the employee experience.
- Provide backup to the Payroll & Benefits Partner.
What You'll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two to three years of progressive experience in HR, talent acquisition, coordination, or a related role.
- Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, HR administration, and HRIS management; Dayforce experience is preferred.
- Knowledge employment legislation and best HR practices, employment legislation
- Excellent organization, planning, prioritization, and time management, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine commitment to building relationships and delivering exceptional employee and candidate experiences.
- Sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
- High integrity, professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology; Dayforce, SharePoint, LMS, and workforce analytics experience is an asset.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable vehicle access.
What to be Excited for with this Role
At Red River Mutual, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that values continuous growth and collaboration. You'll be encouraged to expand your skills, learn from colleagues across the organization, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Plus, you'll enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. As a Manitoba Top Employer since 2025, we're committed to helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
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).
As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive background check. Where applicable, this may include a driver's abstract. Employment offers are contingent upon these requirements being met and may be withdrawn during the process if any of the requirements are not met to the Company’s satisfaction.
