Senior Manager, Global Employee and Labour Relations Expert

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time
Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Employee and Labour Relations

Scotiabank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Global Employee and Labour Relations to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of Employee Relations and Labour Relations activities within the region, ensuring alignment with the business strategies, plans, and initiatives, and compliance with the relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee the delivery of Employee Relations and Labour Relations activities within the region.
  • Ensure alignment with business strategies, plans, and initiatives, and compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Contribute to the success of the Global Labour Relations function at the Bank by leading research and analysis of Labour Relations risk, coordinating and amending labour mandates, providing strategic advice on HR policy development, and leading, developing, and supporting the delivery of training and other tools for global labour relations practitioners.
  • Work with and provide leadership, direction, and prioritization for Employee Relations Managers in the region.
Requirements:
  • Post-secondary degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business, or another related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Employee/Labour Relations or Human Resources.
  • Expert knowledge of employment law and labour law within the various countries ER/LR supports.
  • Knowledge of negotiation and collective bargaining process.
  • Knowledge of how to read and interpret collective agreements (international).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to apply sound judgement.
  • Expert conflict and alternative dispute resolution skills.
  • Experience managing and working with teams across locations and geographies.
  • 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.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and a sound understanding of LATAM Labour Statutory framework and standards.
  • Fluency in Spanish required (written and spoken).
What's in it for you:

This role plays a key part in mitigating financial risk to the International Banking portfolio due to the collective bargaining agreements and the correlated labour cost.

  • Diverse HR/ER/LR knowledge specific to designated portfolio (e.g., knowledge of various country benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and local legislation).
  • Operate independently day-to-day with limited direction/coaching from Senior Manager, ER/LR.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external partner groups (e.g., Employment Law Group, Corporate Security).
  • May engage in preliminary negotiations/discussions with external legal counsel.
  • Manages up to 7 direct reports.
  • Employee and business unit locations: Canada and Latam Countries.
  • Works collaboratively with internal and external partner groups.
Countries/companies to be provided Direct ER support:

Costa Rica, GBS Colombia, Dominican Republic (GBS and BNS).

Countries that require indirect ER support:

Chile, Colombia (Colpatria), Panama, Peru, Mexico, Uruguay.

Countries that require direct LR support:

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Uruguay.



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