Strategic Support Manager, HR Business Partner Function

About the role

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.