Lead Employee Relations Regulatory Compliance Specialist

What is the opportunity?

As the Lead Employee Relations Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will provide expert legal and regulatory guidance to support RBC's compliance with employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions, with particular focus on the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• Working on the Employee Relations, Policy and Regulatory Compliance team, you will partner with regional Employee Relations teams and other Human Resources teams to interpret complex legislation, assess regulatory impact on RBC policies and practices, and develop comprehensive action plans to ensure adherence to applicable federal, provincial / state, and local employment regulations with sustainment mechanisms.

• You will contribute to a robust risk and control environment through proactive compliance monitoring and continuous policy development and enhancement.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent legal qualification

• 7+ years of professional experience in employment regulations or HR Compliance

• Demonstrated experience advising organizations on employment regulations compliance across multiple jurisdictions

• Strong knowledge of U.S. state and federal employment regulations

• Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory changes into organizational practices

Nice-to-have:

• Expertise in U.S. state-level employment regulations (multi-state experience – including California and New York)

• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks

• Experience in the financial services or banking industry

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits and competitive compensation.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Work on a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Employee and Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Employee Relations Law, Equal Employment Opportunity Law, HR Legal, HR Project Management, Human Resource Practices, Human Resources Policies, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Legal Practices, Policy Development, Project Coordination, Project Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Mitigation Strategies

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-06-102026-06-23

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.