HR Business Partner

Our Human Resources team in Winnipeg is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives on building strong relationships and partnering closely with leaders to shape a healthy, high‑performing organization.

In this role, you’ll work directly with senior executives and technical teams across multiple provinces, acting as a trusted advisor on people strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and day‑to‑day employee relations. You’ll collaborate closely with the Director, HR to deliver data‑driven insights, strengthen organizational capability, and support enterprise‑level initiatives across HR, IT, and business operations.

This is a role for someone who brings sound judgment, a people‑first mindset, and the confidence to coach, challenge, and influence leaders — all while contributing to a culture that’s grounded, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

Our team works in a hybrid model, balancing on‑site collaboration with remote flexibility based on business needs.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement HR related programs and initiatives
• Conduct research on initiatives and undertake projects and committee work to support HR policies and functions
• Provide support and advice on human resource matters such as workforce planning, compensation decisions, employee engagement, training & development, wellness in the workplace and performance management
• Provide guidance and leadership on the application and administration of HR policies, procedures and legislation
• Support cyclical HR processes such as, performance management and salary administration
• Facilitate regular check-ins with client group leaders to ensure the development and maintenance of strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Responsible for full recruitment cycle in accordance with established corporate processes
• Analyze HR metrics to gain insight from various data sources and leverage trends to support proactive decisioning
• Facilitate development and improvement of KPIs and other systems that support HR functions and activities

Qualifications & Competencies

• A degree or diploma in Human Resource Management (or related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Five years of experience in Human Resources in an advisory capacity, including experience in implementing effective HR solutions
• Two years experience in a specialized human resource area (centre of excellence) (e.g. employee relations, compensation, disability management or organization development, etc.)
• Previous experience conducting workplace investigations, developing communication plans and supporting and coaching leadership on employee relations issues
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices and legislation in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
• Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS reporting systems
• Accountability and responsibility to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Experience with job evaluation and compensation programs is an asset
• Professional HR designation is an asset or working towards completion

Who we are

You may not be very familiar with WCLC, but you’re almost certainly familiar with the products we help bring to players throughout the Prairie Provinces and the North every day; lottery games like LOTTO 6/49, SPORT SELECT, and dozens of instant scratch tickets.

WCLC is the non-profit organization authorized to manage, conduct, and operate lotteries – at retail and online – and other gaming-related activities for the governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba as well as the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. We work closely with our provincial partners to bring a first-rate lottery experience to our players and meet their changing needs with new technology and tools.

We know it’s our people that make this possible, which is why we invest in building talented, adaptable, and accountable teams who are proud to live and work in our region. We’d love to talk to you about how you fit into what we're building.