Title:  Senior Manager HR Business Partner

Requisition ID: 268927 

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

Contributes to the success of Global Banking & Markets (GBM) and Global Wholesale Operations (GWO) by executing strategic people initiatives that enable business performance, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth. Ensures all activities are conducted in accordance with governing regulations, internal policies, and risk management standards.

As a trusted advisor to business leaders, the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner drives the people strategy by aligning talent, leadership, and organizational priorities with business objectives. Leveraging strong business acumen and insights into the internal and external talent landscape, the role ensures effective workforce planning, succession management, and talent development. In partnership with business leaders and HR Centres of Excellence, the incumbent proactively identifies and mitigates human capital risks, strengthens leadership capability, and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture that supports long-term business success.

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

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Strategic Talent Leadership – Develops and drives talent strategies aligned with business priorities, ensuring the organization attracts, retains, and develops top talent. Translates business needs into actionable workforce strategies, removing barriers and effectively managing conflicts.
• Business Acumen & Influence – Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert insights on HR best practices and industry trends. Leverages internal and external networks to proactively inform business and HR strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving market dynamics.
• Change Management and Workforce Planning – Leads organizational change efforts to build an adaptable workforce, anticipating future talent needs and ensuring the organization possesses the right skills and capabilities to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead HR annual lifecycle processes – Partners with leadership to execute key HR programs, including talent management, performance development, compensation, employee engagement, and learning strategies. Fosters cross-functional collaboration to drive results and embed HR initiatives that support long-term success.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience, demonstrating expertise in strategic HR planning and execution.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work-related experience
• HR designation (CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent) or actively pursuing certification is an asset
• Communication & Strategic Influence: Strong ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, fostering collaboration and driving stakeholder alignment on HR strategies and decisions.
• Strategic Thinking & Consulting – Expertise in analyzing business trends, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions to support organizational goals. Provides expert advice that enhances decision-making.
• Business Acumen: Develops a deep understanding of business operations, industry dynamics, and organizational structures to align HR strategies effectively with business priorities.
• Agility and Creativity: Navigates evolving business environments with adaptability and innovation, implementing flexible processes and fostering a culture of change and creativity.
• Change Leadership & Advocacy: Actively promotes and supports organizational change initiatives, reducing resistance and ensuring successful implementation through strategic advisory and leadership.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Guides teams in achieving HR objectives, fostering a high-performance culture while driving engagement and accountability across the organization.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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.