Manager Employee Relations - Toronto, Canada - Scotiabank

Scotiabank

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 192042

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

What you'll be doing.

Employee Relations Managers contribute to the overall success of the Employee Relations (ER) and Labour Relations (LR) business strategy and objectives.

Managers are responsible for investigating and finalizing medium/high risk ER/LR cases in support of designated business lines/subsidiaries/countries and ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, Bank policies, and processes.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

Champions a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge
Independently manages ER/LR cases requiring specialized depth of expertise and knowledge of the Bank's Code of Conduct, HR policies (e.g., Global Harassment Policy, Global Human Rights Policy), employment law, and assigned business lines/subsidiaries/countries
Conducts formal investigations into allegations of serious misconduct both independently and/or in collaboration with the Employment Law Group (e.g., harassment, discrimination, violence) and Corporate Security (e.g., criminal activities, breaches of privacy and confidentiality)
Leads employee interviews, often engaging in contentious dialogue to analyze the facts of situations; writes investigative reports and presents findings and recommendations to Senior Leadership to mitigate legal risk to the Bank
Works in collaboration with HR Business Partners in planning the endtoend delivery of strategic initiatives (e.g., reorganizations impacting a large employee population); identifies trends and provides insights to Senior Leadership and HR Business Partners to contribute to the HR strategy (e.g., control breakdowns, talent strategy)
Promotes and supports a seamless and consistent experience for employees and People Managers with ER/LR issues and concerns; updates and maintains accurate information in the ER/LR case file to ensure defensibility against potential litigation
Understands how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in daytoday activities and decisions, ensuring teams meets obligations while respecting operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk, and conduct risk (including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct)
Champions a highperformance environment and contributes to a team environment that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates others by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vison/values/business strategy

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

Post-secondary degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business or another related field and/or;
2 5 years of experience in Employee Relations or Human Resources
CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an asset
Expert knowledge of employment law and labour law (within the various countries ER/LR supports)
Knowledge of how to read and interpret collective agreements (international)
Strong conflict and alternative dispute resolution skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation skills
Ability to multitask while remaining organized; able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced computer skills in MS Office products

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to join a forwardthinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success
Work in an Ecosystem; a bright, modern space where you'll have access to group seating, offices, collaboration spaces, a cafeteria with different options daily, a bistro, and more

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas

Guided by our purpose:
"for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.