Manager, HR Business Partners (HRBP)

Manager, HR Business Partners (HRBP)

P9 Professional Officer 9

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission

HRBP Branches 1-3, HR Business Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number

45677

Salary(s)

P9 $90,726.00 - $114,386.00 per year

Closing Date

October 5, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

This competition may be utilized to fill future regular and term opportunities.

The Government of Manitoba is seeking experienced HR Professionals in the role of Manager, HR Business Partners. As an integral member within the HR Business Services team, you will play a key role in driving organizational culture through supporting your assigned client departments, and leading and coaching a team of strategic HR professionals.

Duties

The Manager, HRBP leads a team of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) in the delivery of strategic human resource services to assigned client departments. The position provides leadership, advice and guidance on complex HR, labour relations, workforce planning and organizational matters to support departmental priorities while ensuring alignment with legislative, contractual, policy and government requirements. The Manager also supports collaboration between client departments, HRBPs and Centres of Expertise to resolve complex issues, implement HR initiatives and meet client service needs.

Qualifications

Essential

Post-secondary education specializing in human resources, labour relations, business/public administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience

Significant experience leading, supervising, coaching and developing human resource professionals or teams, including managing workloads, establishing priorities and supporting performance excellence

Significant experience delivering strategic human resource advisory services to managers and senior leaders in a complex unionized environment

Experience developing and implementing human resource strategies, plans and initiatives that support organizational and operational objectives

Experience providing advice and guidance on complex labour and employee relations matters, such as investigations, grievances, discipline, collective agreement interpretation, workplace conflict, arbitration, or performance management

Experience supporting organizational change, organizational design, workforce planning, job design, restructuring initiatives or staff redeployments

Experience building collaborative, client-focused relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, unions, HR colleagues, Centres of Expertise and other internal or external partners

Experience coordinating and resolving complex or escalated human resource issues involving multiple stakeholders, including specialized HR service providers or Centres of Expertise

Strong political acumen, judgement and problem-solving skills, with experience providing advice on complex, sensitive or high-risk matters

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain and navigate complex HR, policy, legislative and collective agreement matters to/with diverse audiences

Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, and deliver results in a complex and fast-paced environment

Desired

Experience contributing to HR policy development, process improvement, corporate projects or enterprise-wide initiatives

Experience supporting collective bargaining, mediation, conciliation, arbitration or other dispute resolution processes

Conditions of Employment

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, additional security checks may be required for some positions

Must be able to travel within the province by air and ground transportation

Must be able to work overtime as required

+ Benefits

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

Attractive salaries

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision

Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more

Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days

Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions

Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.