Overview

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date published: 08-Jul-2024

Job ID: 129937

Description and Requirements

Work Location: Toronto Downtown

Position Type: Full time Contract (12 months)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite)


Our client, a Canadian financial services company, is seeking an " Employee Relations Advisor" to join their team. 

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will be responsible to provide advice and counsel to people managers and employees on complex and high risk workplace situations, providing a fair and transparent employee experience while managing risk by ensuring compliance with policy and business ethics practices, regulatory requirements and applicable federal and provincial employment and human rights legislation.


Employee Relations Advisors are accountable to provide support in 3 areas: 1) performance, absenteeism and behavioural issues, business initiatives and restructures, 2) Code of Conduct matters including, Respectful Workplace Policy investigations, or 3) escalated workplace concerns, including in response to corrective actions and dismissals.


Responsibilities:

  •  Provide timely advice, counsel and information to people managers (including senior leaders and executives) to assist them in managing and resolving a high volume and wide range of complex employee issues and concerns
  • Simplify complex issues and provide proactive strategies for risk management and remediation
  • Proactively educate and train managers including through creating self-serve tools and resources and supporting COE partners to enable managers
  • Build and maintain key relationships with businesses and functions influencing and negotiating while being viewed as a true partner
  • Track cases identifying trends and emerging issues including identifying the root cause of the concerns to assist with incorporating lessons learned into future work
  • Manage risk and improve manager and employee experience through enabling and ensuring well informed, fair and transparent decisions which place employees at the centre and focus on the company’s values while making recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Active involvement in broader Employee Relations projects and initiatives, as applicable


Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience (preferred focus in human resources, management
  • 3+ years of HR experience in the Employee relations 
  • Knowledge of Canadian employment law and regulations
  • Bilingualism is preferred (English/French)
  • Demonstrated experience in aligning and integrating risk management with business and HR strategy, as well as complicated risk analysis
  • Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proven ability in establishing and managing relationships with senior level stakeholders
  • Strong oral and written communication skills


All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".


The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.


This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.