Principal Employee Relations Specialist, Bilingual

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Act as the main Employee Relations representative for Manufacturing & Commercial employees located in Canada while also supporting client groups in the United States.

• Offer guidance and coaching to leaders, managers, and employees regarding employee relations issues.

• Handle employee complaints and concerns, determine appropriate next steps, and ensure resolution in line with company policy and relevant legislation.

• Advise employees and management on matters related to performance management, discipline, restructuring, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, crisis management, and labor relations.

• Create and implement proactive employee and labor relations strategies utilizing data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Oversee restructuring initiatives that lead to employee transitions.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on escalated HR issues.

• Record cases in ServiceNow and, when necessary, escalate to the ER/HR Director.

• Convert data and insights into actionable recommendations and strategies.

• Lead or assist with ER/HR projects and change initiatives across Operations, Commercial, and Americas Employee Relations teams.

• Document complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant HR experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience.

• Bilingual in French and English — REQUIRED.

• Strong understanding of Provincial Labour Legislation.

• Proven track record in managing labor-related issues before Provincial Labour Boards.

• Experience in developing and implementing strategies and recommendations for Senior Leadership.

• Experience in partnering, influencing, and/or coaching Senior Leadership.

• Skills in project management and process mapping.

• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and presentation abilities.

• Preferred: Certified HR designation.

• Preferred: Certification in project management and process mapping.

• Preferred: Certification in coaching or conflict resolution.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package.

• Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

• Commitment to employment equity and diversity.

• Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.