Winnipeg & Manitoba

Practical HR Support for Manitoba Small Businesses

Handle employee problems, build clear workplace practices, and make confident HR decisions—without hiring a full-time HR manager.

For growing employers, restaurants, and multi-location operators that need experienced, practical support.
Real workplace problems

You do not need an HR department. You need a clear next step.

An employee keeps missing shifts or arriving late.
A manager needs help preparing for a difficult conversation.
Performance concerns are not properly documented.
Your policies, offer letters, or employee files need structure.
A workplace conflict is affecting the team.
You are growing and informal practices no longer work.
Three ways to work together

Support that matches the problem in front of you

Start with one focused issue, build your HR essentials, or keep experienced guidance available as your business grows.

01 · URGENT SUPPORT

Employee Issue Support

Practical guidance for a current employee situation, with a clear and documented path forward.

  • Attendance and misconduct
  • Performance concerns
  • Warnings and documentation
  • Conflict and difficult conversations
  • Resignations and terminations
02 · BUILD THE FOUNDATION

HR Essentials Setup

Put the core documents and processes in place so managers and employees know what to expect.

  • Offer letters and job descriptions
  • Employee handbook
  • Attendance and leave practices
  • Onboarding checklists
  • Manager documentation tools
03 · ONGOING GUIDANCE

HR On Call

Ongoing access to experienced HR support without the cost of a full-time internal position.

  • Advice when issues arise
  • Review of warnings and messages
  • Manager meeting preparation
  • Policy and template updates
  • Regular risk check-ins
Restaurants & hospitality

HR support built for fast-moving workplaces

Especially suited to restaurants, catering businesses, hospitality operators, franchises, and multi-location teams managing shifts, turnover, and frontline supervisors.

Restaurants with 20+ employees
Multi-location operators
Catering & event teams
Locally operated franchises
Adam Sartawi, founder and HR advisor at Plain Path HR
Your HR advisor

Meet Adam Sartawi

Adam brings 14+ years of global HR experience supporting leaders through employee relations, policy development, performance management, restructuring, and difficult workplace decisions.

Plain Path HR provides calm, practical guidance designed for owners and managers who need clarity—not corporate jargon.

Learn More About Plain Path HR
A clear first step

Dealing with an employee issue?

Book a confidential call to explain what is happening and determine the most practical next step.

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Services and documents are designed with Manitoba employment standards and operational needs in mind. HR consulting is not legal advice; legal counsel may be recommended where appropriate.