Director, Performance Development

Leads and oversees the development and execution of the performance development strategy, program and process globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. This global position and function will collaborate with business and HR leaders to deliver a best-in-class performance program and methodology that is aligned to business objectives and values.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their winning team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Leads the ongoing development and implementation of the Bank-wide performance management strategy, strategic priorities and long term vision
• Lead the ongoing global framework, tools, processes and roadmap and make modification and adjustments as required
• Execute on an annual enterprise roadmap and change communication plan for the Performance strategy
• Ensure approach is fully enabled and supported via Enterprise HR technology and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders
• Set clear performance targets to measure, assess, and communicate performance effectiveness and impact
• Provide ongoing thought leadership on leading practices to enable high performance
• Establish and track KPIs for initiatives that build diverse teams and drive high-performance
• Stay informed using industry/external relative benchmarks and report progress to executive management
• Set clear performance targets to measure, assess and communicate progress
• Designs and implements the set of integrated actions that will influence the mindset and behavior changes in support of high-performance and creating winning teams
• Collaborate with Total Rewards on compensation and recognition areas to ensure performance initiatives align and maximize performance impact
• Govern the execution of the performance cycle in partnership with HR Services and HR Business Partners
• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the performance cycle through HR Services
• Ensure alignment through collaboration with key business partners to enable building diverse and high-performing winning teams; including partnering with HRBP's, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Learning, Total Rewards and HR Technology
• Apply structured methodology and lead change management activities; assess the integrated change impact and support the design and delivery by partnering appropriately to create employee training programs
• Builds a Performance COE that provides ongoing thought leadership on key trends and leading practices
• Recruit, develop and engage the team of performance experts
• Advise & support HR Business Partners teams on delivering the performance management processes
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture are reflected in the Performance strategy
• Understands how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Post secondary degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Communications or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' relevant business experience
• Strong internal consulting skills with ability to champion and influence change
• Deep knowledge of performance management methodology and how to drive the cultural and behavioral changes needed to enable a winning team work culture
• Very strong strategic and tactical planning skills and implementation/project management skills
• Knowledge of change management and what it takes to move/inspire a broad work force
• Curious about leading trends and best practices to drive enhancement initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!