Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Crown Auto Group, one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, is a family-owned company that believes in strong quality, integrity, and teamwork, with a great opportunity for a Human Resources Specialist to join the Crown Auto Group. We are a Winnipeg-based family-owned organization that believes in building relationships, integrity, and teamwork. We take pride in being one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Aon Hewitt's Best Employers Platinum level, while providing exceptional service to clients.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist with experience in the automotive industry to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for supporting a wide range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of employment standards, excellent oral and written communication skills, be organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding & Offboarding
• Health & Safety
• HR Operations & Employee Relations

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective job postings.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, skilled trades, and salaried and commissioned roles.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and extend job offers.
• Participate in job fairs and other talent acquisition initiatives.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Facilitate comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees, including orientation sessions, policy review, and benefits enrollment.
• Coordinate new hire documentation and ensure timely system setup and compliance.
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, final pay, and equipment retrieval.
• Track turnover trends and suggest retention strategies.

Health & Safety

• Support compliance with health and safety regulations in accordance with Manitoba guidelines.
• Assist with safety training programs, audits, incident investigations, and reporting.
• Partner with the H&S committees and supervisors to ensure safe work practices and a culture of safety.
• Maintain records and documentation related to workplace incidents and health compliance.

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Help maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems.
• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures in compliance with employment laws and company standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, and health & safety regulations
• Familiarity with employment standards and labor laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Crown Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for people from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences to join our workplace. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process, and we'll respond in a timely manner to any requests for accommodations.