Senior Employee Relations Advisor, Human Resources

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,600 - 125,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurance company is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to provide expertise on complex employment issues and lead investigations. The role requires 5+ years of HR experience, particularly in employment law and conflict management. The position offers a competitive salary range between $75,600 - $125,600 annually and emphasizes a commitment to an inclusive and accessible work environment. Bilingualism in French is an asset but not required outside Quebec.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in HR with specialized expertise.
• Knowledge of employment law and Human Rights legislation.
• Ability to conduct and report on investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and advice on complex employment issues.
• Lead impartial investigations into serious employment matters.
• Develop and manage employment policies and practices.

Skills

5+ years as an HR professional

Expertise in employment law

Conflict management

Impartial investigations

Superb organizational skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management or Business Administration

Job description

Senior Employee Relations Advisor, Human Resources

Permanent Full Time

What you will do

• Provide expertise and advice for employees and leaders in relation to highly complex employment issues and matters, including serious performance concerns, breaches of conduct, and allegations of misconduct and offering strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on the company’s employment brand and recommending appropriate actions for specific cases.
• Lead or participate in impartial investigations into serious employment issues, gathering facts and insight in circumstances relating to the investigation, and provide findings and recommendations to the appropriate leaders leading to resolution and remedies.
• Monitor changing legal requirements and new legislation, and participate in the development, implementation and management of employment policies and practices that support fair, respective work environments, and which comply with legislative requirements.
• Provide expertise and guidance to HR Business Partners regarding employment matters that may pose a legal risk to the company or result in termination of employment. Leverage internal and external legal partners when necessary. Ensure that company values are maintained at all times and that jurisdictional standards and laws are met.
• Anticipate and identify issues, trends and areas of concern in employee relations that may pose a risk to the company’s HR strategies and work proactively to mitigate risks and implement policy changes.
• Support and coach people leaders and HR colleagues in understanding employment standards and policies, processes and practices, and by providing tools and training.

What you will bring

• 5+ years as an HR professional with specialized expertise in employment law and standards, conflict management and complex investigations.
• Ideal education includes a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field; HR certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct impartial investigations into employment issues and to provide findings in written format, including recommendations on outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law including legislation pertinent to Employment Standards, and Human Rights.
• Knowledge of common law.
• Ability to work effectively with others while prioritizing situations that are rapidly shifting to handle the most important or urgent first.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide training and present information to both large and small groups.
• Ability to enable others’ learning through sharing experiences, coaching and mentoring.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage active participation and commitment from others in the pursuit of common goals.
• An understanding of respective roles, managing expectations, effective information sharing and consensus building.
• Superb organizational planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

Capabilities

• Trusted Advisor
• Technologically Proficient
• Talent Developer
• Innovative
• Execute for Results
• Critical Thinker
• Strategic Partner

Location

Toronto, London, Winnipeg or Montreal.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is between $75,600 - $125,600 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e., annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].