Director, HR Regulatory Compliance Management

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and incentive

Benefits program and pension

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Director, Human Resources Regulatory Compliance Management to lead a specialized HR compliance team. You will monitor global employment regulation changes, ensure timely regulatory reporting, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to maintain robust controls and governance.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder influence, and the ability to drive risk-aware HR practices across the enterprise. Hybrid work with on-site 1–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory oversight in HR or related functions.
• Track record in monitoring employment legislation and reporting obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR regulatory compliance management function and Oversight Function Lead for HR.
• Develop and oversee global regulatory monitoring programs and assess impacts.
• Oversee timely completion of Employment Equity and HR compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance and business leaders for regulator submissions.
• Manage responses to regulatory audits and attestations.
• Coach and develop a high-performing HR compliance team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Compliance risk management

Advisory services

Process improvements

Regulatory reporting

Data interpretation

Strategic objectives

Technical knowledge

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

People, Culture & Talent (PC&T) works in partnership with CIBC’s business units to enhance organizational performance, strengthen the employee experience, and advance our overall corporate strategy. As Director, Human Resources Regulatory Compliance Management, you’ll lead a specialized team responsible for monitoring regulatory changes related to employment legislation that impact Human Resources globally and ensuring key regulatory and compliance reporting obligations are met accurately and on time. You’ll oversee the Human Resources regulatory compliance monitoring program, assess regulatory developments, and support enterprise-wide compliance activities, audits, and attestations. You’ll also lead critical Employment Equity reporting requirements while partnering primarily with teams across PC&T, Legal, and Compliance. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships across the bank, influence stakeholders at senior levels, and help drive consistent, effective, and risk-aware Human Resources regulatory practices.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Lead regulatory oversight - Direct the Human Resources regulatory compliance management function and act as the Oversight Function Lead for Human Resources, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance management program requirements and internal policies. Ensure controls are in place, as well as designed and operating effectively, to support business unit monitoring activities.
• Drive compliance monitoring - Develop, implement, and oversee efficient and effective monitoring programs that identify global regulatory changes affecting employment law, assess impacts, determine risk ratings, and report regulatory developments to applicable stakeholders
• Manage reporting obligations - Oversee the completion and timely submission of regulatory and legislated reports, including Employment Equity, and other HR-related compliance deliverables.
• Partner across the organization - Collaborate with stakeholders across Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to support high-quality submissions to regulators.
• Support audits and attestations - Manage responses to regulatory reviews, audits, and examinations, and support quarterly and annual accountable officer attestations and related governance activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team - Coach and support direct reports while fostering a strong team environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.

Who you are

• You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services, Compliance Assessments, Compliance Risk Management, Leadership, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Software Testing Process, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge