Director, Employee Relations

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

Were looking for a Director Employee Relations to join our this role you will establish and lead Elements global employee relations strategy governance framework workplace investigations program and employee conduct oversight processes. You will ensure the organization effectively manages workplace risk promotes a positive and inclusive employee experience and maintains compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions in which Element operates. You will serve as the organizations subject matter expert on employee relations workplace investigations policy governance and employment risk management partnering closely with HR Business Partners Legal Compliance and business leaders to foster a high-performance culture while mitigating legal and reputational risk.

What Youll Do

• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide employee relations strategy aligned with Elements people and business objectives.

• Establish governance frameworks policies standards and processes that promote fair consistent and legally compliant employee practices.

• Lead ongoing review and enhancement of employee policies codes of conduct workplace standards and governance controls.

• Lead complex and high-risk employee relations matters including misconduct allegations harassment complaints discrimination claims retaliation concerns ethics investigations and executive-level cases.

• Ensure investigations are conducted consistently objectively and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders HR Business Partners and people leaders on sensitive employee matters.

• Provide expert guidance on performance management employee conduct workplace conflict organizational change and policy interpretation.

• Monitor employment law developments across Canada the United States Mexico Australia and New Zealand.

• Lead and develop the Manager Employee Relations & HR Governance.

• Develop metrics dashboards and reporting to identify trends risks and opportunities related to employee relations matters.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations Business Administration Employment Law or related discipline.

• Juris Doctor (JD)

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant focus on employee relations workplace investigations and employment law.

• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience managing HR or Employee Relations professionals.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise employee relations strategies and governance programs.

• Extensive experience conducting and overseeing complex workplace investigations.

• Experience partnering with executive leaders on high-risk employee matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Resources Employment Relations Business Administration.

• CHRL CHRE SHRM-SCP SPHR or equivalent professional designation.

• Experience supporting multinational organizations across North America.

• Fluency in Spanish.

• Experience within highly regulated publicly traded financial services fleet management transportation or professional services environments.

Location: Toronto

Compensation

The hiring base salary range for this position is $133400 to $183400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individuals knowledge skills experience equity with other team members and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.