Manager, Employee Initiatives (Tangerine Bank)

Requisition ID : 273260

At Tangerine, we're redefining banking. As Canada's leading digital bank, we thrive on innovation, agility, and bold thinking, tackling every challenge head-on with leading technology and the unstoppable power of collaboration.

Our client-obsessed teams deliver flexible, accessible banking solutions, breakthrough products, and award-winning service. Beyond banking, we're committed to making an impact in the communities we serve and across our organization. We foster a culture built on integrity, inclusion, and fearless ambition – where diverse perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to do their best work.

Are you ready to disrupt the status quo? Do you crave challenges that push boundaries? If you're a high performer looking to accelerate your career and reimagine the banking landscape, this is your moment.

Let's shape the future of banking together!

About Tangerine:

At Tangerine, we're redefining banking. As Canada's leading digital bank, we thrive on innovation, agility, and bold thinking, tackling every challenge head-on with leading technology and the unstoppable power of collaboration.Our client-obsessed teams deliver flexible, accessible banking solutions, breakthrough products, and award-winning service. Beyond banking, we're committed to making an impact in the communities we serve and across our organization. We foster a culture built on integrity, inclusion, and fearless ambition – where diverse perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to do their best work. Are you ready to disrupt the status quo? Do you crave challenges that push boundaries? If you're a high performer looking to accelerate your career and reimagine the banking landscape, this is your moment. Let's shape the future of banking together!

Job Purpose:

The Manager, Employee Initiatives contributes to Tangerine's success by leading strategic employee experience, engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that strengthen employee performance, well-being, and connection to Tangerine's purpose and values. Reporting to Tangerine's Chief People Officer, the incumbent is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance the employee experience through data-driven insights, innovative programs, and enterprise-wide projects that support business strategy and organizational priorities. The role partners closely with leaders, Scotiabank's HR teams, Tangerine's Organizational Change Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that improve engagement, belonging, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational health.The Manager, Employee Initiatives serves as a strategic advisor and project lead on key People & Culture priorities, driving meaningful employee outcomes while ensuring alignment with Tangerine's business objectives and culture aspirations.

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

• Championing a client- obsessed culture
• Leveraging a growth mindset, embracing learning and continuous improvement
• Contributing to a dynamic workplace fostering trust, integrity and inclusion
• Removing obstacles to drive momentum across teams

Lead Strategic People Initiatives

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of People & Culture initiatives and special projects, such as Tangerine's onboarding and orientation
• Develop project plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, governance structures, and success measures
• Manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously while ensuring delivery against objectives and timelines

Lead Employee Experience & Engagement Initiatives

• Design, implement, and continuously improve employee experience and engagement programs that support Tangerine's culture and business strategy
• Analyze employee feedback and workforce data to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and develop targeted action plans
• Partner with leaders and OCM to enhance team effectiveness, employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, and overall employee experience
• Measure and report on the impact and effectiveness of employee experience initiatives

Provide Strategic Workforce Insights

• Utilize employee engagement, talent, workforce, and organizational data to develop actionable recommendations
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and insights for senior leadership
• Monitor key people metrics and recommend interventions to address risks and capitalize on opportunities
• Leverage internal and external best practices to continuously evolve Tangerine's employee experience strategy

Contribute to the Broader People & Culture Strategy

• Support the development and execution of Tangerine's People Strategy.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional working groups and enterprise projects.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in employee experience practices.
• Contribute to building a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.

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

• Comfort and confidence adapting to new tools and ways of working
• AI fluency
• A craving to contribute to a high-performing team
• Ability to drive results in periods of change
• Track record of fostering an inclusive culture
• Strong business acumen to be able to align business objectives and HR strategies with corporate goals to maximize shareholder value
• Strong relationship building skills to build effective partnerships and having the ability to work with all levels of management
• Results focused with the ability to evaluate options/alternatives and develop solutions/recommendations to sometimes complex and multi-dimensional problems/issues
• Intuitive and forward thinking with strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills and proven ability to successfully deliver / implement / execute initiatives, processes and policies

What's in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and purpose driven community of client- obsessed innovators who move fast, push boundaries, and celebrate big together.
• We are creating something game‑changing and you get to make your mark on it.
• You will have access to thousands of online and in‑person learning experiences at your fingertips to elevate your career and accelerate your development.
• From competitive benefits to programs that support your wellbeing and financial goals- we invest in you today and in your future.*
• Tangerine employees participate in Scotiabank's pension & benefits programs (available to permanent employees)

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.