Director, Employee Relations

Get started on an exciting career at Element! 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 We’re looking for a Director, Employee Relations to join our team. In this role, you will establish and lead Element’s 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 organization’s 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 You’ll Do Develop and execute the enterprise-wide employee relations strategy aligned with Element's 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 Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 $133,400 to $183,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s 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. What’s 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 request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. 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.

The Director of Employee Relations will establish and lead the global employee relations strategy, governance framework, and workplace investigations program. They will serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with HR, Legal, and business leaders to mitigate risk and foster a high-performance culture.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) with at least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant focus on employee relations and investigations. A minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience is required, along with expertise in employment law and policy governance.

• Health insurance • Welfare benefits • Paid time-off • Vacation • Sick leave • Holidays

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• Employee relations
• Workplace investigations
• Employment law
• Governance framework
• Policy development
• Risk management
• Performance management
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic planning
• Leadership
• Regulatory compliance
• Ethics investigations
• Stakeholder management
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Employee Relations
• Employee Relations Investigations
• Organizational Change Management
• SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional)
• Accountability
• Business Objectives
• Time Off Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Labor Compliance
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Dashboard
• Management
• Decision Making
• Regulatory Compliance
• Empowerment
• Performance Management
• Industrial Relations
• Labor Law
• Equities
• Spanish Language
• Financial Services
• Governance
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Risk Management
• Market Data
• Policy Governance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Reputational Risk
• Senior Professional In Human Resources
• Investigation

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Transportation
• Director of Employee Relations
• Employee Relations Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Labor Relations Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine