People & Culture Advisor

At GHY, we don’t just move goods across borders — we move possibilities forward. As one of Canada’s 50 Best-Managed Companies, we’re proud to be a family-led organization where people genuinely care about their work, their clients, and one another.

For over a century, we’ve been helping importers and exporters trade confidently in global markets. With offices across Canada and the United States — including Toronto, Emerson, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, North Dakota, and South Carolina — GHY continues to grow through integrity, innovation, and care.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We CARE: Our values guide everything we do — Clients are our focus, Associates matter, Relentlessly serving traders, Excellence and innovation in all we do.

Work-Life Balance: Flexibility and connection matter. Our Giveback Committee, Social Committee, and Cultural Ambassadors keep our teams supported, engaged, and inspired.

Competitive Compensation: Fair pay through scheduled salary assessments and a performance-based bonus program.

Benefits: Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.

About the Role:

At GHY, our People & Culture team is focused on how we enable our people and leaders to succeed—attracting and retaining top talent while supporting the continued growth of our business.

The People & Culture Advisor is a key partner to our Canadian operations and the primary point of contact for leaders and associates across the full employee lifecycle. This role provides practical, people-first guidance on a wide range of HR matters, while ensuring compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation.

Working closely with leaders across the organization, the Advisor plays an active role in shaping employee experiences, supporting performance and employee relations matters, and contributing to a culture of accountability and care. This role also partners with our U.S. People & Culture team to support alignment across our cross-border operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an emerging HR professional looking to deepen their experience, build strong business partnerships, and grow into a trusted advisor role within a dynamic and evolving organization.

What You’ll Do: 

Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for Canadian associates and leaders, providing practical, people-first guidance across the employee lifecycle

Lead full-cycle recruitment for Canadian roles, partnering with leaders to attract and select top talent
Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations

Support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, communicating changes and administering compensation, ensuring accuracy and a strong employee experience

Deliver onboarding and administer the engagement and development initiatives that strengthen culture and team effectiveness

Ensure compliance with Canadian federal and provincial employment legislation, balancing risk with practical business solutions

Partner with U.S. People & Culture colleagues to support alignment across cross-border initiatives and processes

Who You Are:

People‑first, approachable, and grounded in good judgment

Able to balance compliance requirements with empathy and practical solutions

Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment

Comfortable navigating sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion

Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working across teams and jurisdictions

What You'll Bring:

Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Equivalent education or experience will be considered) 

CPHR designation (or currently working toward designation) strongly preferred

Foundational knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial employment legislation

A strong interest in building your career and developing as a trusted advisor within a growing organization

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of HR practices and build the foundation to grow into a strategic People & Culture Partner. If you are someone who is both strategic and deeply people-centered, we’d love to hear from you! 

📍 Location: Winnipeg, MB
🕒 Hours: Core hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
📅✈️ Travel: Some limited travel may be required

PLEASE NOTE:

GHY is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with applicants, employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons.

Individuals applying for employment with GHY may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from our Human Resources team. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

We appreciate all interest shown however only those considered will be contacted for an interview.