Stacey Danley at Aplin has partnered with our Winnipeg-based client, a growing family-owned construction business, on the search for the newly created role of Human Resources Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in building out the HR function to support the overall strategy of the business. The HR Manager will be the cornerstone of people operations: creating, leading, and evolving HR practices that support growth and culture. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting directly to the executive leadership team.

If you're a hands-on HR leader with a strategic mindset and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, we want to hear from you.

Benefits and Perks:

• Build Something Real: Be the architect of people strategy.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Our client values integrity, respect, and hard work-no corporate red tape.
• Growth Opportunity: Your impact will be felt company-wide.
• Flexible Work Environment: Our client is open to in-office or hybrid work arrangements. Please note full-time OR part-time hours may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Leadership & Strategy
  • Establish and lead the HR function from the ground up, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and senior leadership on people-related strategy and risk.
  • Participate in long-term workforce planning, budget forecasting, and organizational development.
• Recruitment & Talent Management
  • Design and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to selection.
  • Build onboarding and offboarding processes that leave lasting impressions.
  • Implement performance management, succession planning, and internal development pathways.
• Employee Relations & Culture
  • Act as the primary contact for employee relations matters-handle conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and investigations with professionalism and discretion.
  • Cultivate a positive and productive workplace culture through change management, engagement initiatives, and open-door communication.
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and respect across job sites and office environments.
• Policy, Compliance & Compensation
  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that reflect company values and comply with labour laws.
  • Oversee benefits programs and compensation strategies; liaise with brokers and vendors for renewals and updates.
• HR Systems & Reporting
  • Develop internal systems to maintain data accuracy, employee records, and reporting.
  • Track and analyze HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; CPHR designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including team or project leadership.
• Experience in construction or a similar industry is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations, implement policies, and drive cultural change.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

If you're ready to shape the HR function from the ground up and thrive in a dynamic, growing business-we're ready to meet you.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.