Human Resources Advisor

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Human Resources Advisor to join our team. The HR Advisor is based out of our Administration Office in Portage la Prairie, MB.  

Looking to take the next step in your HR career? Join an exciting organization supporting diverse employee groups, a unique business structure and the opportunity to grow as an HR practitioner! 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide guidance to Team Leaders on Collective Agreement interpretation, disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, and attendance management.  
• Lead and support investigations and employee relations matters, including conducting interviews, documenting outcomes, and ensuring transparent follow‑up on complex issues. 
• Facilitate end-to-end recruitment and talent management support, including coaching on hiring processes, performance management, development, succession planning, and employee lifecycle activities.  
• Manage job profile development and updates, oversee employment changes, and provide guidance on compensation practices aligned with policy and collective agreements where applicable. 
• Lead and administer employee programs, including managing leave processes and supporting performance management through audits, guidance, and coaching for both supervisors and employees. 
• Support OH&S safety initiatives, including WCB claim administration, return‑to‑work planning, COR program implementation, and analyzing trends to provide recommendations. 

Who we are: 

Homestead Co-op serves more than 27,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, MacGregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. We have 17 locations including Food Stores, Gas Bars, Car Washes, Pharmacies, Liquor Stores, Cardlocks, Home Centres and an Agricultural site. Last year, we contributed over $200,000 to community organizations and initiatives.   

Who you’ll work with: 

The Team: You will work closely with a team of HR and health and safety professionals, and report directly to the HR Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of innovation, community, and collaboration. 

Why it matters: 

​​Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.​ 

Who you are: 
You are looking for a career in ​Human Resources & Training​ and: 

• Have a Degree in Business, preferably with a focus in Human Resources.  
• Are a CPHR Candidate, or hold your CPHR designation. 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• 3+ years experience as a generalist in a unionized environment required. 
• Experience administering collective agreements and human resource policies.  
• Experience consulting, negotiating and/or mediating with a variety of teams, groups or committees including union associations and staff  
• Experience conducting workplace investigations is an asset  
• Experience maintaining composure in stressful situations.  
• Experience navigating and use of HRIS systems such as Oracle, UKG, Workday and/or SAP  
• Experience in the development / writing of guidelines / procedures / job descriptions.  
• Experience recommending changes to policies and procedures through the application of effective research and analysis.  
• Effective oral and written communication skills.  
• Effective interpersonal skills which include establishing and maintaining effective respectful working relationships that embody trust, teamwork and support for others.  
• Analytical problem solving, conflict resolution, and research skills.  
• Ability to initiate and act with limited supervision.  
• Ability to supervise staff effectively with a demonstrated positive impact on their well-being.  
• Ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the employer 
• Class 5 driver’s license valid in the Province of Manitoba 
• Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer 
• Access to a vehicle that can be used while working. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. 
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.  
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.homesteadco-op.crs.  

Homestead Co-op is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact HR@homestead.crs. 

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 12, 2026!

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. 

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all team members and guests to feel at home. 

Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.