Human Resources Generalist
St. John’s-Ravenscourt (SJR) School is a respectful learning community that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active, healthy living, and social responsibility to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR School invites applications for the position of Human Resources Generalist.
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and founded in 1820, SJR enjoys a preeminent position in the community of Canadian independent schools. A co-educational, university-preparatory day school, SJR serves over 900 students from kindergarten to grade 12. In a warm and welcoming environment, SJR consists of a single campus that houses Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools. The School’s mission is focused on its diverse body of students and their achievements, and a commitment to best practices in education for the development of the whole child. For the fourteenth year in a row, SJR has been named as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a positive and productive workplace culture. The HR Generalist provides broad HR support across all areas, including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, policy development, performance management, and benefits and pension plan enrollment. This role is also responsible for entering and maintaining employee information in the School’s HRIS system, Ceridian Dayforce.
As the Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for:
Employee Relations and Engagement: Serve as a first point of contact for staff inquiries, support a respectful and inclusive work environment, and assist with conflict resolution, employee relations matters, and employee engagement initiatives.
Recruitment and Onboarding: Coordinate the hiring process including job postings and applicant screening. Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure a welcoming experience for all new hires.
Policy and Compliance: Support the implementation and communication of policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal practices. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
Performance and Development: Support the administration of the School’s performance review processes and provide basic guidance to leaders on performance management.
Benefits and Pension Plan Enrollment: Support the enrollment of new and existing employees in the School’s benefit and pension plans.
HR Operations and Projects: Enter and maintain employee information in Ceridian Dayforce, maintain personnel files, provide regular reports and data to support decision-making, and contribute to ongoing HR process improvements and school-wide initiatives.
The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and bring a with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in human resources. A CHRP designation or progress toward one is considered an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, contribute positively to our workplace culture, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of employment standards legislation, along with exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, are essential for success in this role.
For more information about the role, please contact our Director of Human Resources. Applications will be considered upon receipt until the position has been filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Trina Chamberlain, Director of Human Resources
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School, 400 South Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 3K5
By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2025-2026 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.
In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of our students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
