Employee Relations Advisor

About the Role

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor is part of a professional team responsible for providing support to HR business partners and managers on workplace issues, managing workplace risk, and upholding policies and processes to facilitate RBC’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements affecting its workplaces. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Global Employee Relations team to maximize synergies, avoid a “silo” approach, and effectively manage workplace risk, increase efficiency and effectiveness, and support major business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point and subject-matter expert for Employee Relations and other HR teams to ensure reputable employee relations advice is provided to businesses, functions, and HR teams, supporting business priorities and RBC Blueprint while managing workplace risk.
• Effectively manage complex employee relations investigations and uphold (and as appropriate, develop or enhance) related processes and procedures.
• Support initiatives, including the development of tools, processes, and/or learning programs for employees and managers to support compliance, increase self-serve capability, enhance HR effectiveness, and encourage practices/behavior consistent with RBC’s workplace policies and Blueprint.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in employee relations, including applicable employment laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure employees understand RBC’s Blueprint and support/reinforce targeted behaviors contributing to RBC goals.
• Leverage the value in unit, department, and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross-enterprise mindset.
• Accept and successfully execute change while supporting employees through the process and keeping them focused on business priorities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of US employment law and regulatory requirements, typically achieved through progressive HR or legal experience.
• Minimum undergraduate degree; postgraduate degree and/or professional licensing (J.D.) preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong listening, understanding, and responding skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking ability and translation to action.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Teamwork

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000–$190,000, depending on experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, business needs, and location (MN, NJ, or LA, California). Potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program, provided the business meets performance targets and individual goals are met.

Additional Details

Location: Jersey City, NJ | Minneapolis, MN | Los Angeles, CA
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Employment Type: Full-time
Platform: Human Resources & BMCC
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2026-09-21