Senior Employee Relations Consultant, Expert in Employment Law

6 days ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time
Company Overview

Sun Life Financial is a leader in the financial services industry, committed to helping clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Consultant to join our team. This role will advise managers, employees, and Human Resources Business Partners on complex employee relations issues, as well as contribute to designated HR practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, creative, and relevant Employee Relations advice to people leaders in assigned business units that appropriately balances business needs against individual employee issues / concerns and ensures compliance with relevant employment legislation.
  • Understand and support the development and execution of HR strategy for Canadian employees.
  • Support understanding of and compliance with existing Employee Relations policies and practices, including performance management, absence management, accommodation, employment and human rights legislation, corporate restructurings, and conflict management.
  • Identify and make recommendations for improvements to existing Employee Relations processes to support proactive and timely responses to identified issues and trends within supported a business unit or across the Company.
Requirements
  • Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Law.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in employee relations, employment law or a related field.
  • Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent knowledge of employment and Human Rights legislation and related trends and practices.
  • Client relationship management skills.
  • Consulting and coaching skills.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary range of $78,000 - $128,000 per year.
  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Flexible benefits from day one.
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial.


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