Principal Employee Relations Specialist, Bilingual

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main Employee Relations point of contact for Manufacturing & Commercial personnel located in Canada while also supporting client groups in the United States.

• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders, managers, and employees on matters related to employee relations.

• Handle employee complaints and concerns, assess subsequent actions, and ensure resolutions align with company policy and relevant legislation.

• Advise both employees and management on performance management, disciplinary actions, restructuring, legal issues, investigations, conflict resolution, crisis management, labor relations, and similar topics.

• Guarantee the equitable and consistent application of Medtronic’s policies and procedures.

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

• Spearhead restructuring efforts that facilitate employee transitions.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on complex talent acquisition, leave management, organizational design, restructuring, and other HR-related issues.

• Record cases in ServiceNow and escalate issues to the ER/HR Director as necessary.

• Convert data and insights into actionable recommendations and strategies.

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

• Document complaints and report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR).

⛳️ Requirements

• A 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 proficiency 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.

• Ability to partner with, influence, and/or coach Senior Leadership.

• Skilled in project management and process mapping.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated capacity to coach and influence others.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary and a flexible Benefits Package.

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

• Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities.

• Commitment to inclusive employment equity and diversity.