Principal Employee Relations Specialist, Bilingual

Medtronic

Principal Employee Relations Specialist advising Medtronic’s Canadian workforce on investigations, labour relations, performance, and restructuring. Supporting leaders across healthcare technology operations.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$101,600 - CA$127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, including managing complaints, advising on performance management, and ensuring compliance with Provincial Labour Legislation. Proven ability to develop strategies and influence Senior Leadership while effectively communicating and coaching across diverse teams.

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Bilingual French And EnglishProvincial Labour Legislation KnowledgeEmployee Relations ManagementProject ManagementEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementCrisis ManagementLabour RelationsData AnalysisProcess MappingConflict ManagementLegal ComplianceRestructuring InitiativesTalent Acquisition

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNow

Industry Keywords

Employee ComplaintsAdverse Drug ReactionsHR ProjectsOrganizational DesignChange Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Employee Relations contact for Manufacturing & Commercial employees based in Canada and support client groups in the United States
Advise and coach leaders, managers, and employees on employee relations matters
Manage employee complaints and concerns, determine next steps, and ensure resolution under company policy and applicable legislation
Counsel employees and management on performance management, discipline, restructuring, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, crisis management, labour relations, and related matters
Ensure fair and consistent application of Medtronic policies and procedures
Develop and lead proactive employee and labour relations strategies using data to address opportunities and minimize risk
Lead restructuring initiatives resulting in employee transitions
Partner with HR COEs on escalated talent acquisition, leave management, organizational design, restructuring, and other HR matters
Document cases in ServiceNow and escalate matters to the ER/HR Director as required
Translate data and insights into actionable recommendations and strategies
Lead or support ER/HR projects and change initiatives across Operations, Commercial, and Americas Employee Relations teams
Report complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience OR advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience
Bilingual French and English — REQUIRED
Demonstrated knowledge of Provincial Labour Legislation
Proven experience managing labour-related matters before Provincial Labour Boards
Experience developing and deploying strategies and recommendations to Senior Leadership
Experience partnering, influencing and/or coaching Senior Leadership
Project management and process mapping capabilities
Effective presentation skills
Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to coach and influence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities
Inclusive employment equity and diversity commitment