Strategic Support Manager, HR Business Partner Function

Scotiabank; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit programs

ScotiaBond benefits

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Strategic Support Manager within the HR Business Partner function in Dallas. The role partners with senior HR leaders to design and implement regional talent plans, leveraging data analytics to inform HR strategies and compliance across the U.S. region.

You will own reporting for U.S. HR initiatives, prepare content for executive committees, and drive cross-functional collaboration with CoEs and Global HR Solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience or relevant business experience.
• Undergraduate degree in business/human resources or related field.
• Highly skilled in creating impactful and strategic communications leveraging data and insights to create a compelling narrative.
• Strong experience in using Excel and other data analytics platforms (PowerBI) to transform HR data into actionable people insights.
• SHRM CP, SHRM SP or other HR designation, or in progress is an asset.
• Strong communications skills and interpersonal abilities across all levels of the organization.
• Identifies solutions through effective questioning, reasoning, and data analytics.
• Strong problem solving and pattern recognition abilities.
• Ability to perform independently in a complex, high-change environment.
• Results oriented and able to execute in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong strategic capabilities to assess issues and impact on the Bank’s image.
• Excellent project management to oversee complex communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic support to the VP, Country Head of HR for talent programs and initiatives.
• Partner with CoEs, Global HR Solutions, HRBP Community to implement core bank programs.
• Leverage collaboration to deepen client relationships.
• Represent regional HRBPs in strategic business plan development and define HR strategy.
• Provide data-driven talent insights to leaders for priorities.
• Oversee local reporting and analytics for the U.S. HR function.
• Produce PowerPoint content for U.S. Committees (OpCo, ExCo, SHUSA Board).
• Own reporting on U.S. region projects and growth initiatives.
• Identify trends from data analytics to support decision making.
• Advocate transformation of the GHR operating model for global integration.
• Assist in HRBP accounts through agile methods when needed.
• Ensure controls for risk, compliance, AML/ATF in daily activities.
• Participate in engagement activities and foster inclusive culture.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Data analytics

Questioning and reasoning

Independence

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR or related

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

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Title: Strategic Support Manager, HR Business Partner Function

Requisition ID: 269209

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group. Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Purpose

Working with the VP Country Head of HR, the Strategic Support Manager, is responsible for providing necessary inputs and insights to help with the design and implementation of talent plans and initiatives for the region. The Strategic Support Manager partners closely with the Communities of Expertise (CoEs) in service of implementing core bank programs, ensuring all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, local country laws and procedures. This role has high level accountability for the HRBP team’s success, working independently to meet goals and aligning to objectives contributing to overall performance.

What You’ll Do

• Provides strategic support to the VP, Country Head of HR for talent programs and initiatives.
• Partners with Communities of Expertise (CoEs), Global HR Solutions, HRBP Community and Talent Strategy as the single point of contact in service of implementing core bank programs, cyclical activities, and new initiatives for the region.
• Leverages collaboration skills and professional network to champion a client-focused culture and deepen client relationships.
• Represents regional HRBPs in strategic business plan development and identifies and recommends the right HR strategy and solutions to meet business objectives.
• Provides data-driven talent insights and solutions to leaders on priorities and needs, influencing program and policy design.
• Has oversight of local reporting and analytics requirements for the U.S HR Function including headcount (monthly), Material Risk Impact, Attrition / turnover.
• Owns and produces content in PowerPoint format for all U.S Committees, including; OpCo, ExCo, SHUSA Board.
• Owns all reporting on U.S Region projects and growth initiatives
• Identifies emerging themes, patterns, and trends through data analytics, and provides insights and recommendations to support decision making aligned to the Bank’s talent strategy.
• Advocates and champions, the transformation of the GHR operating model with the aim of creating a globally integrated function.
• Agile to assist in HRBP accountabilities as needed depending on business/corporate functions needs and volumes. Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture are considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Participates in engagement activities, fostering an inclusive work environment and demonstrating our ScotiaBond behaviours, winning as one team: Results-driven, Shaping the Future, Striving for Better and Inclusive.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience or relevant business experience.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably with focus on business/human resources or work-related experience.
• Highly skilled in creating impactful and strategic communications leveraging data and insights to create a compelling narrative leveraging relevant tools (e.g. Co-pilot, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong experience in using Excel and other data analytics platforms (PowerBI) to transform HR data into actionable people insights”
• SHRM CP, SHRM SP or other HR designation, or in progress is an asset.
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization. Able to collaborate with HR stakeholders and business partners. Actively listens and seeks to understand needs with genuine curiosity.
• Identifies solutions through effective questioning, reasoning, and data analytics
• Strong problem solving, pattern recognition
• Strong ability to perform independently in a complex, high change environment while being a positive steward for the global HR team.
• Results oriented and able to effectively execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic capabilities to assess issues and their potential impact on the Bank’s image and reputation.
• Excellent project management skills to oversee execution of complex communications strategies.
• Ability to build strong cross-cultural and cross-divisional team relationships.
• Strong business acumen and understanding to allow appropriate partnership with client groups.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

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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.

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