Title:  HR Communications Specialist

Requisition ID: 244691

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

This is an 18 month temporary full-time opportunity.

The HR Communications Specialist contributes to the overall success of Global HR Solutions by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.

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

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Develop and publish employee-facing operational communications related to HR programs (e.g., Learning, Performance and Culture), policies and system enhancements.
• Own and execute communication plans by working closely with key HR partners, Global Communications and translation services to publish content on me@scotiabank.
• Work with the Employee Services team to prepare and distribute targeted and mass email communications to contribute to a strong employee experience.
• Manage the tracking of HR initiatives, cyclical employee programs, and key dates at the GHRS, GHR, and enterprise level.
• Provide logistics support for town halls and other ad hoc priority meetings and events including invites, presentations and logistics.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in related discipline (Communications, Journalism, Organizational Development, English, Business, Human Resources)
• 1 to 3 years in developing and executing employee communications
• Experience managing content on intranet platforms (e.g., SharePoint Online) and email newsletters, including troubleshooting formatting issues
• Ability to create visually engaging internal communications using PowerPoint and design elements (e.g., infographics, banners)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with key partners, subject matter experts, and leadership.
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.