Scotiabank

Director, HRBP (Global Transaction Banking)

Scotiabank • $130K — $180K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally at the Director level in large organizations.
  • Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills for influencing and coaching leaders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing complex employee relations and navigating conflicts effectively.
  • Solid business acumen linking HR strategies to business performance and risk management.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and simplify complex HR issues into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong governance and risk orientation in people decisions and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in leading significant change initiatives with stakeholder management expertise.
  • Proficiency in workforce analytics for data-driven decision making.
  • Familiarity with HR tools and COE programs to fulfill business strategies' HR components.
  • Spanish language capability is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Own and align Global Transaction Banking's people strategy with business objectives, ensuring measurable outcomes.
  • Advise senior leadership on organization effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations.
  • Establish people governance frameworks to facilitate talent reviews and succession planning.
  • Drive organization design and change initiatives for growth and transformation.
  • Champion the HR operating model, ensuring effective collaborations across HR solutions.
  • Enhance leadership capabilities through coaching to boost employee engagement and performance.
  • Stay informed on GTB trends and market dynamics to inform HR strategy.
  • Instill a strong risk and controls focus in all people-related decisions.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing HR team that embodies the Bank's values.

Benefits

  • Influence strategic priorities at the Global Transaction Banking leadership level.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in global HR strategy and transformation.
  • Development resources and leadership programs within a strong HR community.
  • Inclusive workplace culture promoting curiosity and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative workspace within Scotiabank's Ecosystem environment.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 264907

The Director, HRBP, Global Transaction Banking is the senior HR business partner for the Global Transaction Banking portfolio. Reporting to the SVP, HRBP, International Banking, this role leads the development and execution of the people strategy to deliver business priorities-driving talent, leadership, culture, organization design, and change outcomes across a global portfolio spanning International Banking, Canada, and the U.S.

As a member of the Global Transaction Banking HR leadership team, you will advise senior leaders on workforce strategy and execution, leveraging HR Communities of Expertise (COEs) and HR Solutions to deliver scalable, enterprise-aligned outcomes. You will ensure people decisions are executed in alignment with governing regulations, internal policies, and the Bank's risk appetite.

This role partners closely with Global Transaction Banking leaders to strengthen performance, enable growth, and build an inclusive, high-performing culture across a global platform.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Own the Global Transaction Banking people strategy and annual HR priorities, aligning workforce plans to business strategy and translating them into measurable outcomes (capacity, capability, engagement, performance, and retention)
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on organization effectiveness, leadership capability, talent, culture, employee relations, and change
  • Establish a strong people governance and operating cadence (e.g., workforce planning, talent reviews, succession, engagement, key metrics), bringing forward insights and partnering with COEs to deliver solutions
  • Shape and execute organization design and change agendas, including growth and transformation initiatives, ensuring strong adoption and leader readiness
  • Champion the HR operating model, ensuring seamless partnership with HR Solutions and COEs while resolving complex matters with strong judgment
  • Build leadership and people management capability through coaching and enabling leaders to strengthen performance, engagement, inclusion, and accountability
  • Maintain a strong understanding of GTB priorities, market dynamics, and competitive trends, feeding insights into HR strategy and continuous improvement
  • Embed a strong risk and controls mindset in people decisions, ensuring adherence to regulatory and conduct expectations
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR team, building succession and fostering an inclusive environment aligned to the Bank's purpose and values


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including operating at the Director level supporting senior executives in a large, complex organization
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and coach leaders at all levels
  • Proven people leadership capability, including leading through ambiguity, managing complex employee relations matters, and navigating conflict with sound judgment
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect HR strategies to P&L, productivity, growth, and risk outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, deliver at pace, and simplify complex problems into clear recommendations and actions
  • Strong risk, governance, and conduct orientation, with the ability to assess people-related issues and regulatory implications
  • Experience leading enterprise or portfolio-level change initiatives, including stakeholder management, communications, and adoption planning
  • Ability to build strong partnerships across functions and geographies, working effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Strong workforce analytics capability, using data to generate insights and drive decision-making
  • Ability to leverage HR tools and COE programs to deliver the HR and change components of business strategies
  • Comfort operating with both quantitative and qualitative inputs, translating insights into practical actions
  • Spanish language capability is considered a strong asset


What's in it for you?

  • The opportunity to influence priorities at the Global Transaction Banking leadership table
  • A rewarding career path with exposure to enterprise-level, global HR strategy and transformation
  • Access to development resources, leadership programs, and a strong HR community
  • An inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, continuous improvement, and celebrates success
  • A modern, collaborative workspace within Scotiabank's Ecosystem environment


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

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Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
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