Human Resources Generalist

Job summary

The HR Generalist provides strategic support to business units on recruitment, selection, and retention processes while managing union-management and employee relations. They are responsible for interpreting collective agreements, conducting investigations, and facilitating HR programs to meet organizational needs.

Job details

Corporate Services – HR Department *Up to an 18-Month Term* Please apply with a cover letter and resume online. Position Conditions: This is a full-time, up to 18-month, term position of 36.25 hours per week. This opportunity is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. Should the incumbent not return to the position, this term may become permanent. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position. The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application. Rate of Pay: $88,456.88 annually (2026 Rate) Closing Date: 11:59 PM on October 14, 2026 NOTE: This competition will include testing and an interview. The successful applicant must pass a Background Check. PURPOSE OF POSITION The HR Generalist provides dedicated support to their business units and the employees on a broad range of human resources processes and activities. Specific responsibilities include providing strategic consulting services in the areas of recruitment, selection and retention, union-management relations and employee relations. The HR Generalist focuses delivery on specific business needs while maintaining consistency with the overall corporate approach. The HR Generalist will be assisting business units from a wide variety of public services such as emergency response, public works, transportation, and corporate support. The majority of the City’s approximately 600 employees are represented by one of our five collective agreements. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recruitment and Staffing Assists business units on selection issues, including choosing assessment tools, developing testing, designing interviews, meeting hiring requirements, and conducting reference checks, as related to corporate initiatives such as accessibility, representative workforce, and employer branding; Operating as a strategic business partner to analyze workforce planning needs, monitor trends and proactively develop creative strategies to meet these needs; Assisting business units within the customer group in effective recruitment, selection and retention processes; Ensuring internal staffing processes are administered within the relevant articles of collective agreement which pertain to recruitment, recall, layoff, and related functions; Assisting in the identification of corporate training and organizational development needs and in the implementation of strategies to meet these needs. Employee Relations Interpret collective agreements, employment law, City policies, relevant legislation, and past practices to present or make recommendations on employment and equity issues; Promote harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching supervisors and managers on a wide variety of employee issues; Participates in the planning of HR programs, policies and process and acting as a champion for these programs, while implementing them within the customer group; Conducts interviews and investigations and prepares reports on findings; Assisting business units within the customer group in conducting investigations (i.e. Respectful Workplace, Human Rights), resolving issues, and participating in resolutions; Identifying suitable jobs for employees who have been displaced from their positions who require accommodation; Managing union-management relations as it relates to the customer group, including contract interpretation, discipline, and grievance handling; Providing advice and information to managers on employee relations issues; Administering WCB and LTD for the customer group and facilitating Early & Safe Return to Work programs; Advise the Human Resources Officer of corporate issues and participate as a team member in resolving these matters; Maintaining employee records on the City’s HRIS. Employee Development Develop and deliver orientation and HR related training in initiatives and programs; Monitor trends and implement initiatives to maximize human resource potential; Educate employees on benefits, engagement, culture, accessibility, etc.; Foster a positive attitude toward the organization; Provide guidance on performance management programs; Participate in and/or provide support services for special organizational projects related to Human Resources; Listen to workplace concerns and coach employees in effective problem solving or coping techniques. NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma; Post-Secondary Certification in Human Resource Management or Business Administration Diploma with HR Specialization; Hold and maintain Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License, and have access to a personal vehicle; Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset. WORK CONDITIONS The HR Generalist works independently and as part of the HR team providing support to a variety of people. Works in coordination as part of the Human Resources team to deliver quality human resource services to the organization (daily); Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions (daily); Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily); Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily); Goals with objectives are used for performance management (annually); Responsible to the Human Resources Officer. Please contact HR@brandon.ca for a complete job description. The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. 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What you’ll do

The HR Generalist provides strategic support to business units on recruitment, selection, and retention processes while managing union-management and employee relations. They are responsible for interpreting collective agreements, conducting investigations, and facilitating HR programs to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary certification in Human Resource Management or a Business Administration diploma with an HR specialization. A minimum of five years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment is required.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recruitment
• Employee Relations
• Union-management Relations
• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management
• Conflict Resolution
• HRIS
• Policy Development
• Strategic Consulting
• Investigations
• Disability Management
• Training Delivery
• Employment Law
• Organizational Development
• Accessibility Compliance
• Planning
• Management
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Support Services
• Training And Development
• Employee Coaching
• Business Strategies
• Business Administration
• Employer Branding
• Consulting
• Coaching
• Positivity
• Public Service
• Self-Motivation
• Investigation
• Valid Driver's License
• Labor Law
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Emergency Response
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Services
• Professional in Human Resources
• Facebook
• Contract Interpretation
• Creative Strategies
• Public Works

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources Generalist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists