Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Requisition ID: 276203 

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

As part of the Global Banking & Markets HRBP team, the Senior Manager, HRBP will function primarily as a strategic advisor to business leaders within Global Equities Sales & Trading, Global Equity Research & Funding in Canada and partner with HRBPs globally in support of Global Banking & Markets. The Senior Manager, HRBP leads the people strategy and maximizes talent investment while championing enterprise-wide HR initiatives.

With a deep understanding of business drivers and the internal and external talent landscape, the incumbent ensures the right talent mix and succession plans are in place. Through close collaboration with business leaders and Centers of Excellence (COEs), they align HR strategies with business objectives and proactively manage human capital risks and potential reputational challenges.

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.

• Strategic Talent Leadership: Act as a core member and HR advisor to the Business Unit leadership team. Develop and drive talent strategies aligned with business priorities, ensuring the organization attracts, retains, and develops top talent. Translate business needs into actionable workforce strategies, remove barriers, effectively manage conflict, and drive performance.

• Business Acumen & Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing expert, data-driven insights on HR best practices and industry trends. Leverage internal and external networks to proactively inform business and HR strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving market dynamics.

• Change Management & Workforce Planning: Lead organizational change efforts to build an adaptable workforce, anticipate future talent needs, and ensure the organization possesses the skills and capabilities required to maintain a competitive edge.

• Lead HR Annual Lifecycle Processes: Partner with leadership to execute key HR programs, including talent management, performance development, compensation, employee engagement, and learning strategies. Foster 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 pursue effective and efficient operations within assigned areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls related to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, conduct, and reputational risk.

• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed?

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated success in strategic HR planning and execution.

• CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent designation, or actively pursuing certification, is considered an asset.

• Communication & Strategic Influence: Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization while building trust and fostering stakeholder alignment. Demonstrated ability to influence and drive adoption of HR strategies aligned to business and organizational goals.

• Strategic Thinking & Consulting: Expertise in analyzing business trends, anticipating talent challenges, and developing innovative, forward-looking solutions. Ability to provide expert advice that enhances data-driven decision-making and organizational effectiveness.

• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations, industry dynamics, and organizational structures. Ability to align HR strategies with business priorities and execute people strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and maximize return on investment in talent.

• Agility & Creativity: Demonstrated ability to navigate changing business environments with adaptability and innovation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.

• Change Leadership & Advocacy: Experience leading and supporting organizational change initiatives, minimizing resistance, and ensuring successful implementation through strategic advisory and leadership.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to guide teams toward achieving HR objectives and cultivating an inclusive, high-performance culture. Strong partnership skills and ability to collaborate effectively across HR functions and business units.

• Cross-Functional Influence: Skilled at influencing in complex matrixed environments, leading initiatives, and aligning diverse stakeholders to drive outcomes without formal authority. Ability to build strong, trust-based partnerships across functions, business lines, and geographies.

• Coaching & Talent Development: Demonstrated success coaching senior leaders to enhance leadership capability, team effectiveness, and talent outcomes. Passion for developing future-ready leaders and supporting long-term organizational growth.

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity, ownership, innovation, and celebrates success.

• Opportunities to work alongside senior leaders in a dynamic and global business environment.

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Access to internal learning programs and resources to support your ongoing career advancement.

• A competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Base salary
  • Performance bonus
  • Pension and profit-sharing matching programs
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits from day one
  • And much more!

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.