Senior Advisor, HR Policies

Human Resources Generalist Company:
Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba
Imagine a position where YOU help shape the employee experience of a high-performing team committed to public protection and professionalism.

Imagine a role where YOU are the go-to person for all things people-related - bringing your deep knowledge of HR legislation, keen interpersonal skills, and thoughtful insights to ensure employees are supported, policies are followed, and culture is elevated.

Add a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, and a meaningful mission, and you've imagined a position at The Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba.

The number ONE responsibility for The Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba (CPA Manitoba) is to protect the public by ensuring that all Chartered Professional Accountants operating in the province are ethical, competent, and accountable.
The Organization is a professional regulatory body that represents more than 9,000 members, candidates, and students.

CPA Manitoba values teamwork, equity, respect, information sharing, continuous feedback, supportive workstyle, and open communication.
If you want to work in a culture where your opinion is respected, and where you will have access to stellar learning opportunities, this position is for you.
We live and are guided by our values daily.
Our workspace and workdays are flexible because we believe in helping our employees maintain a work-life balance.

A Trusted Advisor - you have the confidence and empathy to support employees while ensuring policy is upheld.

An Engager - you foster connection, encourage feedback, and contribute to positive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Administration, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources function within CPA Manitoba.
The successful candidate will administer employee programs, ensure compliance with current legislation, and help lead culture-focused initiatives.
This position offers the possibility to work either 28 or 35 hours per week, scheduled over 4 or 5 consistent weekdays as determined at the time of hire.
While flexibility in the number of workdays is offered, the daily work hours will follow a consistent schedule.

Flex Days - additional time off on Fridays throughout the summer
• Maintain and update HR policies that align with legislation and ensure consistent application across the organization.
Keep employee records up to date and compliant, monitor HR-related legal changes and communicate changes to leadership and staff.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including creating job postings, resume screening, interviews, references and contracts.
Help maintain the organization's compensation philosophy and structures.
Support a positive workplace culture by collaborating with senior management on engagement strategies, leading the Culture Club, administering employee pulse check survey questions and monitoring employee engagement.
• Coordinate professional development and training initiatives for all staff.
• Oversee the performance review process, ensuring consistency in approach across departments.
• Address workplace issues and provide support to managerial staff as needed on issues such as terminations, performance improvement plans, or respectful workplace concerns.
• Support a culture of recognition by managing service milestones, coordinating the recognition program, and assisting managers in acknowledging staff contributions.
• Serve as co-chair of the Health and Safety Committee and lead efforts to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participate in the Staff Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group and help implement EDI initiatives in collaboration with the EDI Lead.
• Work with the Finance team to develop HR budgets that align with strategic organizational goals.
Provide administrative support to the Finance Manager on payroll processes and benefits programs.

Completion of a degree in post-secondary education specializing in HR Management.
• CPHR designation, or working toward one, is considered an asset.

At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, ideally in a generalist capacity with hands-on exposure to a range of HR functions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Applications.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and providing coaching and support in difficult conversations.
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit environment is considered an asset.

Comprehensive knowledge of HR legislation and best practices.
• Ability to balance policy enforcement with empathy and professionalism.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable managing both strategic projects and day-to-day HR operations.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement:


CPA Manitoba is committed to working toward fostering an environment that is accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive for our members, our employees, and our communities.
Examples of underrepresented groups include people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, non-binary individuals, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, to name a few.

CPA Manitoba is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
As such we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.