Manager, Employee Relations

Capital One Capital One · Banking · Toronto, ON

This role is for a Manager, Employee Relations at Capital One Canada. The primary focus is on managing case work (performance management, accommodations, escalations), consulting with business partners on strategic HR projects (policy development, compliance, process improvements), and ensuring the Employee Relations team is well-managed. The role requires 5+ years of HR experience and 2+ years of Employee Relations experience. While the company uses AI in recruitment, this specific role is not AI-related as it does not involve building or shipping AI models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Case work including accommodations, conflict resolution, and performance management
  2. Providing coaching and support to both managers and associates in difficult situations
  3. Supporting our managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, active employment and termination
  4. Partnering with the line of business HR Business Partners to enhance people leader capabilities
  5. Leading various strategic initiatives, including developing new training programs and streamlining workflow across the HR team

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience
  • 2+ years of Employee Relations experience (case management)
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Human Resource designation or working towards (CHRP, CHRL)
  • Strong time management skills and ability to manage a large caseload
  • Able to deal with highly confidential information discreetly

Nice to have

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree or diploma in Human Resource management or a related field
  • 5+ years of Employee Relations experience (case management)
  • Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, etc.
  • Ability to present data in a meaningful and compelling way
  • Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Employment Law and experience in an Employee Relations advisory role distinctly preferred
  • Experience of people management issues
  • 5+ years of experience working in a team environment and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

What the JD emphasized

  • ensuring compliance with evolving legislation
  • ensuring the Employee Relations team is well managed
  • ensuring legal compliance at all levels
  • Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Employment Law and experience in an Employee Relations advisory role distinctly preferred