Strategic Support Manager, HR Business Partner Function

Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit programs

Job summary

Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets in Dallas is seeking a Strategic Support Manager to partner with the VP Country Head of HR. You will design and implement talent plans, align with CoEs, and ensure regulatory and policy compliance while driving regional HR initiatives.

You will produce data-driven insights, develop PowerPoint content for committees, and lead reporting on headcount and growth projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR experience or relevant business experience.
• Undergraduate degree in business or human resources.
• Strong data-driven communications using PowerPoint and analytics tools.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI to translate HR data into insights.
• SHRM CP/SP or in progress is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic support to the VP, Country Head of HR for talent programs.
• Partners with CoEs and HRBPs to implement regional HR initiatives.
• Delivers data-driven insights to leaders to inform policy and program design.
• Oversees local reporting on HR metrics for the U.S. region.
• Develops PowerPoint content for U.S. Committees and growth initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with risk, AML/ATF, and conduct requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/HR

SHRM CP/SP (or in progress)

Tools

PowerBI

Co-pilot

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

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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Location(s): United States : Texas : Dallas

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.

Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.