Human Resources Generalist

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture and supporting employees throughout their careers? KGS Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our growing HR team. This role is based in our Winnipeg head office and provides HR support to employees across Canada and our U.S. operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a broad, hands-on HR career within a collaborative, employee-owned organization—while gaining exposure to cross-border HR practices and contributing to meaningful people initiatives.

About Us

Over the past 30 years, KGS Group has grown to be the largest employee-owned engineering consulting firm based in Manitoba. We work in nearly every area of engineering and have led significant public and private projects across Canada and internationally.

Our work in Manitoba ranges from the design and construction of major hydro dams to the first large diameter tunneling works in the province to a variety of engineering services for noteworthy local landmarks such as The Forks Riverwalk, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Bell MTS Centre and Birds Hill Lake, to name a few.

The Role

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will act as a trusted partner to leaders and employees across the organization. This hands-on role spans day-to-day HR support, program delivery, and continuous improvement across multiple jurisdictions.

You will support a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. By putting people at the center of your work, you’ll help employees build rewarding careers at KGS Group—while continuing to grow your own HR expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on full-cycle recruitment, including developing job postings, interview processes, and compensation recommendations.
• Coordinate and deliver onboarding activities to ensure new employees in Canada and the U.S. feel welcomed and set up for success.
• Manage employee relations matters and conduct investigations, offering guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on HR services and programs. This includes addressing performance improvement, progressive discipline, return-to-work plans, workplace accommodations, and absenteeism.
• Foster a positive employee relations climate by developing policies and programs that enhance employee satisfaction, implementing initiatives to assess workplace culture, promoting inclusive communication practices, and resolving employee concerns through effective policies, investigations, and counseling techniques.
• Support annual compensation and performance review processes, including leader guidance and employee communications.
• Contribute to wellness initiatives and social committee activities to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assess and identify trends and propose solutions that will assist the HR leadership team in designing improvement strategies.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization objectives and guidelines.
• Provide support with strategic HR initiatives, including research & recommendations, ownership & participation in the development, implementation and maintenance of initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation and collaborate with U.S. leadership to support compliance with applicable U.S. employment requirements (e.g., wage & hour, leave programs, workplace policies)
• Collaborate with external HR partners or legal counsel as required for U.S. employee matters.

About You

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with strong generalist capabilities.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certificate, diploma, or degree).
• CPHR designation or currently working toward CPHR certification.
• Proven experience handling complex employee relations matters and performance management coaching.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, including developing interview questions and making compensation recommendations.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices; familiarity with U.S. HR practices is an asset, particularly in California and Washington.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is considered an asset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.
• A positive, collaborative team player who is eager to take on new challenges.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.