Manager, Employee Relations French Bilingual

Title:

Manager, Employee Relations - 12 Month Contract - French Bilingual

The Manager, Employee Relations plays a critical role in fostering a safe, respectful, accountable and inclusive workplace culture by proactively managing conduct, culture and labour risks. This role supports people managers and employees in resolving complex workplace issues, including dispute resolution and investigations.

• Independently manage Employee Relations cases requiring expertise in employment law, Scotiabank’s Code of Conduct, and global HR policies
• Conduct formal investigations into allegations of serious misconduct (e.g., harassment, discrimination, violence, or other breaches of Scotiabank’s Code of Conduct) either independently or in collaboration with other investigative groups
• Provide early resolution and/or mediation support to people managers and employees
• Lead employee interviews, analyze facts, prepare investigative reports, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to people managers, employees, and HR Business Partners, providing guidance on workplace issues, performance management and conflict resolution while ensuring global consistency and compliance
• Demonstrates ability and flexibility when providing recommendations to respond to and address the evolving requirements of a particular business or circumstance.
• Deliver proactive coaching to prevent sound decision-making aligned with scotiabank’s policies and risk frameworks, preventing precedent-setting outcomes.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on strategic initiatives such as reorganizations, changes to terms and conditions of employment and restructurings.
• Identify trends and provide insights to senior leadership to inform HR strategy, talent management and risk mitigation.
• Provide training to people managers and employees on employee relations topics as required

• Ensure adherence to operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk frameworks in all ER/LR activities.
• Maintain accurate and defensible case documentation that meets legal and internal standards.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Champions a customer-focused, high-performance culture that fosters inclusion, engagement, and alignment with Scotiabank’s vision and values.
• Contribute to a team environment that attracts, retains and develops top talent.
• Act as a Bank-wide champion of Scotia Bond and the Raise a Concern Program

• Post-secondary degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Employment Law or another related field; and/or 3+ years of experience in Employee Relations or Human Resources
• Knowledge of employment law, HR policies and ER best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret collective agreements (international)
• Strong investigative and analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills with sound judgement
• Expertise in conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remain organized, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to handle complex and sensitive cases with discretion and professionalism.
• French and/or Spanish language skills are an asset.

Location(s): Canada :
Ontario :
Toronto || Canada :
Alberta :
Calgary || Canada :
British Columbia :
Vancouver || Canada :
Manitoba :
Winnipeg || Canada :
New Brunswick :
Saint John || Canada :
Newfoundland and Labrador :
St John's || Canada :
Northwest Territories :
Inuvik || Canada :
Nova Scotia :
Halifax || Canada :
Nunavut :
Iqaluit || Canada :
Prince Edward Island :
Charlottetown || Canada :
Quebec :
Montreal || Canada :
Saskatchewan :
Saskatoon || Canada :
Yukon :
Whitehorse

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