Director and Head, Talent and Employee Experience Technology

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Director and Head of Talent and Employee Experience Technology to lead critical payroll projects. This role involves managing technology solutions while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of leadership experience in HR technology, a deep understanding of payroll systems, and significant project management experience. The position offers a competitive rewards package and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Rewards program

Upskilling opportunities

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in HR technology leadership.
• Expertise in payroll systems and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide oversight for payroll projects.
• Manage project budgets of over $10MM.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership in HR technology

Project management

SAP SuccessFactors

Understanding of payroll systems

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

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Director and Head, Talent and Employee Experience Technology

Requisition ID: 245805
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Talent and Employee Experience Technology team plays a critical role in enabling Global HR Technology to deliver against its mission to meet all operational commitments to IT and HR and driving strategic priorities forward.

As a Director and Head of Talent and Employee Experience Technology, your role is to lead and provide oversight to critical payroll projects. You will ensure technology is designed, tested, and delivered timely and accurately while ensuring compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and deliver on critical projects. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, project management skills and a deep understanding of payroll to drive a successful project.

In this role you will:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the implementation of Talent and Employee Experience technology projects, initiatives and systems.
• Create, manage, influence and execute 3-5 year technology roadmaps for all areas of responsibility.
• Manage project budget of over $10MM and operating budget of $2MM.
• Provide leadership and support to a team of technologists in the design and build of new HR technology solutions. Manage Executive stakeholders. Partner with other lines of business to deliver new technology.
• Lead a team of IT professionals located in Toronto and Bogotá to deliver the above initiatives.
• Work with third‑party vendors to develop technical solutions and ensure vendors meet project expectations and contractual agreements.
• Ensure thorough documentation of project processes, decisions, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards as it relates to payroll and technology.
• Identify potential project and operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ work experience in a leadership role in HR technology or operations.
• Deep understanding of payroll systems and technology.
• Minimum of 7+ years experience working with SAP SuccessFactors and other HR workflow and case management technologies through leading projects or HR technology operations.
• Project management experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project methodologies.
• Understanding of integrating payroll systems with other ERP for seamless data flow and process integration.
• Understanding of IT governance frameworks and cybersecurity best practices to ensure security of payroll systems and data.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – 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.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement – No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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.