HR Advice Partner II (US)

Work Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$72,280 - $108,160 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Human Resources

Job Description:

The HR Advice Partner II is primarily responsible for providing day-to-day advice and guidance to People Managers (up to an AVP level), Employees and HR Business Partners for an assigned portfolio / business line on a wide variety of employee relations issues to assist them in resolving of complex people management issues/problem ensuring ongoing compliance with internal / external requirements and a positive employee relations climate. (e.g. performance management, behavior management, leaves and accommodation, compensation, career & personal development, health and safety etc.)

The HR Advice Partner will support multiple lines of business and work closely with leaders on a broad range of employee-related matters. As a trusted advisor, this role provides guidance and support on performance management, policy and procedure violations, workplace behavior concerns, and other employment-related issues. The HR Advice Partner will also collaborate with business leaders to ensure the consistent application of policies and promote positive employee experiences.

Depth & Scope:

• Partners with relevant stakeholders (HR Shared Services, HR Business Partners & COE's) to provide consultation and advice on complex HR / employment matters, providing strategies, options and risk assessment for both individual employee situations, as well as special initiatives and broad business changes

• Understands differing needs of the business and adapts advice within their overall strategy and policy; coaches leaders/People Managers as opportunity arises

• Utilizes appropriate approach/methodology to identify associated risks with actions/decisions that will enable the business make an informed decision

• Highly developed probing, investigative and analytical skills to identify issues, write reports and make recommendations

• Ability to provide informal coaching to individuals at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes

• Builds people managers HR capabilities by educating during interactions (just in time coaching), providing tools and resources to empower managers to effectively handle employee situations; identify gaps and trends and leverage formal learning activities

• Builds and strengthens relationships to gain trust and credibility in order to be viewed as a true partner and enabler to the business relating to employee relations situations

• Embraces, listens and considers information and perspectives from both managers and employees in the resolution of issues as required

• Provides consistent interpretation and delivery of HR programs/practices and policy guidance across the organization supports implementation and provides coaching to management on all new / changed policy and practices as required

• Ensures effective case management and resolves issues within level of authority and / or engages appropriate HR CoE's and / or HR Shared Services teams as needed

• Resolves issues within level of authority and escalates issues / seeks expertise where appropriate to ensure an integrated and sound approach to managing cases / investigations in compliance with internal / external requirements

• Scope includes a wide range of HR / employee relations issues including but not limited to: performance management, discipline, manager-employee conflict, terminations, workforce transitions, absenteeism / accommodation, Health and safety; guidance and support with complex accommodation and disability matters

• Provides regular and relevant management information on trends / issues and potential opportunities; monitors case management database and provides input into executive level reporting to identify trends to ensure awareness across the organization and stakeholders are kept informed of trends affecting their business or area of oversight; Identifies and escalates issues having broad corporate implications / risks

• Decisive, and identifies and quickly escalates high risk issues, as per established protocol/authority to transact; maintains thorough accurate documentation on all matters and proactively manages and follows up on outstanding issues for timely resolution

• Maintains a strong working knowledge and understanding of all operating procedures and levels of authority to ensure you operate according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and within level of authority to transact; maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure to achieve a balance of risk mitigation that is expected within TD

• Ensures case files are input into database in a timely manner

• Identifies process Improvement & efficiency opportunities

• Promotes and embraces teamwork, teambuilding and continuous learning for themselves, within own team and broader HR Advice Channel

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 3+ years' experience required

• Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment and decision making abilities

• Strong influencer who engages colleagues, business partners, key stakeholders, and business leaders

• Ownership of results/recommendations

• Listening, understanding and responding

• Effectiveness at information seeking/probing

• Effective relationship building and partnerships with stakeholders

• Impactful collaborative partnering: ability to influence and resolve issues

• Demonstrate excellence in judgment & decision making

• Business Acumen: understanding the business and its goals & objectives

• Technical HR expertise

• Employee Relations expertise

• Risk Management

• Ability to navigate and leverage internal relationships and functional areas across the organizations, with a proven ability to get things done

• Ability to prioritize

• Excellent time management

• Communication skills: excellent written and verbal skills

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Teamwork & Cooperation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates should have Employee Relations experience

• Well versed in Federal & State employment law

Please note this role has in office expectations of 4 days per week

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional

• International Travel – Never

• Performing sedentary work – Continuous

• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous

• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional

• Sitting – Continuous

• Standing – Occasional

• Walking – Occasional

• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never

• Squatting – Occasional

• Bending – Occasional

• Kneeling – Never

• Crawling – Never

• Climbing – Never

• Reaching overhead – Never

• Reaching forward – Occasional

• Pushing – Never

• Pulling – Never

• Twisting – Never

• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous

• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous

• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at View email address on aiapply.co. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.