Human Resources Assistant ~ Competition #2026-066

Competition #2026-066
Category: Full-Time Permanent 

Closing Date: August 12, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of People and Culture, the Human Resources (HR) Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR functions. This role will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including employee record-keeping, recruitment, and onboarding/offboarding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor employee attendance, work hours, overtime, holiday pay, and other prescribed leaves in the employee database/HRIS.
• Engage with managers to verify time and attendance submissions, including, but not limited to, overtime, leaves, and payroll deductions, before they are submitted to payroll.
• Identify and resolve time and attendance discrepancies with the employee, manager, and payroll.
• Assist in preparing documentation for all payroll submissions, including the employee action form, payroll changes, address changes, etc.
• Ensure that appropriate authorizations, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policy and procedures are achieved.
• Verify all payroll registries to what was submitted for processing to ensure accurate information.
• Respond to all inquiries regarding employee time tracking, leaves, overtime, and holiday pay.
• Oversee the time and attendance tracking system, recommending changes, upgrades, or improvements to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Update, maintain and organize electronic and hard copy employee records.
• Monitor and update employee changes, including but not limited to banking changes, name changes, and salary changes.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the HR department by filing, photocopying, and answering inquiries related to Human Resources via email, phone, or in person.
• Onboarding/Offboarding process as per HRIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, etc.
• Adept problem-solving, including proactively identifying issues and recommending resolutions in a timely manner while keeping all matters confidential.

• Knowledge of current employment laws and practices, as well as human rights legislation and provincial and federal legislation.
• Experience tracking time and attendance for a large organization is considered an asset.
• Experience working in Human Resources with First Nations or First Nations organizations.

• Knowledge of First Nation culture, history, and issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of post-secondary education focusing on Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• CPHR or CPHR Candidate preferred.
• 2-3 years of HR administrative experience.
  Experience in the recruitment process, conducting reference checks and assisting with interviews.
• Demonstrated experience working with an HRIS or HRMS.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search required.
• Child Abuse Registry Check required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications, resume, and 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. August 12, 2026, to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition #2026-066 in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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