Director, HR Solutions Strategic Initiatives

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Requisition ID: 200826

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

The Director HR Solutions Strategic Initiatives is responsible for providing oversight and support on strategy development and execution reporting to SVP GHR Solutions and supporting the GHR Solutions Leadership team.The role is responsible for leading the team in the identification and prioritization of appropriate initiatives and plans in support of the GHR Solutions Strategy. In addition, in partnership with the internal communications team, the role will lead internal communications related to GHR Solutions and initiatives in order to drive a positive employee experience.

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

  • Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
  • Collaborates with GHR Solutions Leadership on the development of key business strategies and prioritization of strategic initiatives. Planning of key initiatives and research alongside other areas of Human Resources, to ensure alignment of objectives
  • Develops an execution and implementation roadmap for GHR Solutions priority initiatives (global and regional in scope), working in partnership with GHR Solutions Leadership to ensure team and initiative deliverables are well planned, coordinated and successfully implemented
  • Influencing and negotiating with HR COE partners, senior management and all other stakeholders to maintain support, negotiate priorities and ensure that initiatives stay on track
  • Tracking, monitoring and communicating the progress of initiatives against defined milestones to ensure progress versus expectations
  • Providing post-implementation status updates and support to all senior stakeholders to ensure ongoing initiative success
  • Leading communications to ensure a seamless, high quality employee experience
  • Creating ongoing awareness and engagement through presentations to a variety of senior stakeholders
  • Supports the GHR Solutions team engagement and professional development initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned, i.e. special projects and initiatives for SVP GHR Solutions
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Creates an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
  • Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

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

  • Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and results
  • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail, executive presence and the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
  • Possess intellectual curiosity around best-in-class HR practices (internal and external)
  • Experience building strategic, trust-based relationships with multiple stakeholders with a proven ability to influence
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, HR or related field

What's in it for you?

  • The opportunity to join a forward-thinking 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
  • Hybrid Work Environment

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.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.



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