Principal Employee Relations Specialist, Bilingual

Medtronic

Bilingual Principal Employee Relations Specialist supporting employee relations for Medtronic’s Canadian healthcare technology workforce. Advising leaders, managing investigations, restructurings, labor matters, and HR projects.

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, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and labor relations while effectively managing employee complaints and concerns. Bilingual in French and English, with a strong understanding of Provincial Labour Legislation and experience in developing strategies for Senior Leadership.

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Bilingual French And EnglishProvincial Labour Legislation KnowledgeEmployee Relations ManagementProject ManagementCoaching And Influencing Senior Leadership

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementConflict ManagementCrisis ManagementLabor RelationsData AnalysisProcess MappingStrategy DevelopmentComplaint ManagementLegal Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoachingInfluencingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified HR DesignationProject Management CertificationCoaching CertificationConflict Resolution Certification

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsLabor BoardsHR Centers Of ExcellenceAdverse Drug Reactions

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
Provide advice and coaching to leaders, managers, and employees on employee relations matters
Manage employee complaints and concerns, determine next steps, and ensure resolution in accordance with company policy and applicable legislation
Counsel employees and management on performance management, discipline, restructuring, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, crisis management, and labor relations
Develop and lead proactive employee and labor relations strategies using data to address opportunities and minimize risk
Lead restructuring initiatives resulting in employee transitions
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on escalated HR matters
Document cases in ServiceNow and escalate 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 communication, coaching, influencing, and presentation skills
Certified HR designation preferred
Certified project management and process mapping capabilities preferred
Certification in coaching or conflict resolution preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Employment equity and diversity commitment
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process