Lead Employee Relations Regulatory Compliance Specialist

RBC • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Employee Relations Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will provide expert legal and regulatory guidance to support RBC's compliance with employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions, with particular focus on the United States. Working on the Employee Relations, Policy and Regulatory Compliance team, you will partner with regional Employee Relations teams and other Human Resources teams to interpret complex legislation, assess regulatory impact on RBC policies and practices, and develop comprehensive action plans to ensure adherence to applicable federal, provincial / state, and local employment regulations with sustainment mechanisms. You will contribute to a robust risk and control environment through proactive compliance monitoring and continuous policy development and enhancement.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent legal qualification
• 7+ years of professional experience in employment regulations or HR Compliance
• Demonstrated experience advising organizations on employment regulations compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of U.S. state and federal employment regulations
• Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory changes into organizational practices

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in U.S. state-level employment regulations (multi-state experience – including California and New York)
• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal and regulatory guidance to support RBC's compliance with employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions, with particular focus on the United States.
• Partner with regional Employee Relations teams and other Human Resources teams to interpret complex legislation.
• Assess regulatory impact on RBC policies and practices.
• Develop comprehensive action plans to ensure adherence to applicable federal, provincial / state, and local employment regulations with sustainment mechanisms.
• Contribute to a robust risk and control environment through proactive compliance monitoring and continuous policy development and enhancement.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree