Royal Bank of Canada

Senior HR Initiatives Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in business process analysis
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to use data and metrics for improvement analysis
  • Proficient in process modeling and documentation tools

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain documentation for HR processes and projects
  • Analyze HR workflows to identify improvements and optimizations
  • Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and insights
  • Support process design in collaboration with senior team members
  • Monitor performance metrics to measure process success

Benefits

  • Supportive leadership through coaching and development opportunities
  • Dynamic and collaborative team culture prioritizing work-life balance
  • Engagement in challenging work that fosters professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join our dynamic team as a Senior HR Initiatives Specialist and play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement through supporting key initiatives across HR Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze, design and implement optimized business processes that align with our strategic objectives.

What will you do?
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including flowcharts, standard operating procedures, business requirements, business case, testing plans, project status updates and relevant reporting.
  • Analyze HR operational processes and workflows to identify root cause and areas for improvements, optimization and automation
  • Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and understand root causes.
  • Support the design of new processes while collaborating with senior members of the team, as well as Technology and Digital Solutions teams.
  • Monitor process performance metrics and KPIs to measure success and opportunities for further enhancements


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
  • 3+ years of experience in business process analysis
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive opportunities for improvement as well as telling a story
  • Proficient in process modeling tools (eg. Visio) and project documentation tools


Nice-to-have
  • Experience in business change management, with a focus on innovative tool or techniques and digital adoption
  • HR and business operations experience
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Agile


What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best. Our team is defined by progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • Approachable and caring leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team that prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance ("burnout" is not in our vocabulary)
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


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Job Skills
Business Analysis, Business Processes, Change Management Processes, Continuous Improvement, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Internal Processes, Process Analysis, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Requirement Writing, Researching, Research Presentations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SOP Documentation, Stakeholder Influence, Technical Knowledge, Time Prioritization

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-28

Application Deadline:

2026-09-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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Diversity is our strength. At Royal Bank of Canada, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Our diversity training programs are designed to educate and inspire, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

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