Human Resources Generalist

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture and driving employee success? KGS Group invites you to join our team as an HR Generalist, where your expertise will play a key role in driving the organization forward.

About Us

Over the past 30 years, KGS Group has grown to be the largest employee-owned engineering consulting firm based in Manitoba. We work in nearly every area of engineering and have led significant public and private projects across Canada and internationally.

Our work in Manitoba ranges from the design and construction of major hydro dams to the first large diameter tunneling works in the province to a variety of engineering services for noteworthy local landmarks such as The Forks Riverwalk, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Bell MTS Centre, and Birds Hill Lake, to name a few.

The Role

In this role, you will be a key partner to KGS Group department heads and employees at our Winnipeg office, providing day-to-day HR support and contributing to the development, implementation, and delivery of impactful HR programs. This hands-on position encompasses all facets of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, and performance management. By putting people at the center of your work, you will empower employees to build rewarding careers at KGS Group—while cultivating a fulfilling and meaningful career for yourself.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on full-cycle recruitment, including developing job postings, interview processes, and compensation recommendations.
• Oversee onboarding activities to ensure new employees feel welcomed and prepared for success.
• Manage employee relations matters and conduct investigations, offering guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on HR services and programs. This includes addressing performance improvement, progressive discipline, return-to-work plans, workplace accommodations, and absenteeism.
• Foster a positive employee relations climate by developing policies and programs that enhance employee satisfaction, implementing initiatives to assess workplace culture, promoting inclusive communication practices, and resolving employee concerns through effective policies, investigations, and counseling techniques.
• Support the annual compensation review process by working with managers and supporting employee communication.
• Contribute to wellness initiatives and social committee activities to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assess and identify trends and propose solutions that will assist the HR leadership team in designing improvement strategies.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization objectives and guidelines.
• Provide support with strategic HR initiatives, including research & recommendations, ownership & participation in the development, implementation, and maintenance of initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable employment law requirements, company policies, procedures, and standards.

About You

• You have 5+ years of experience in progressive HR positions, a true HR Generalist with solid hands-on experience in various aspects of HR.
• You have a post-secondary education in Human Resources.
• You have your CPHR designation or are a CPHR candidate.
• You have previous experience handling complex employee relations issues and performance management coaching.
• You have demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, including developing interview questions and making compensation recommendations.
• You have a strong knowledge of employment legislature and HR best practices.
• You’re detail oriented, able to multitask and can communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• You are a strong relationship builder and can build trust and rapport with individuals across all departments and levels.
• You are proactive in identifying new projects and ways to improve processes.
• You’re willing to take on new tasks with a positive attitude and support the HR team.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.