Senior Employee Relations Consultant

McKesson

. Provide advanced Employee Relations consultation to McKesson Canada business leaders, HR partners, and employees .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaSenior💰 CA$99,100 - CA$132,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced Employee Relations expertise, including managing complex investigations, risk assessment, and developing defensible resolution strategies while ensuring compliance with Canadian employment standards. Possesses strong communication and coaching skills to effectively partner with business leaders and HR teams.

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Employee Relations ConsultationWorkplace InvestigationsRisk AssessmentHR Business Partner ExperienceFrench Language Capability

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsRisk AssessmentDocumentation ReviewFact AnalysisPerformance ManagementPolicy DevelopmentTraining Resource DevelopmentKPI DevelopmentLabor and Employment Law

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer OrientationConflict ManagementProblem SolvingDecisiveness

Certifications & Qualifications

Human Resources Certification

Industry Keywords

Canadian Employment StandardsHR Operating ModelChange ManagementComplianceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced Employee Relations consultation to McKesson Canada business leaders, HR partners, and employees
Manage complex, high-risk, or escalated employee relations matters
Lead sensitive or escalated workplace investigations, including intake, planning, interviews, evidence review, findings, documentation, and recommended outcomes
Partner with business leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to assess risk and develop defensible resolution strategies
Coach and train people leaders and HR partners on ER practices, investigations, performance management, documentation, and response strategies
Ensure ER actions align with McKesson policies, quality standards, employment standards, and local or provincial requirements
Review ER documentation, case strategies, and consultation approaches for consistency, quality, and defensibility
Identify ER trends and recommend process, policy, training, or leadership interventions
Support or manage litigation-sensitive matters, external claims, and agency/court-related files with legal counsel
Monitor labor and employment law developments and share practical implications
Customize ER approaches for the Canadian context while maintaining enterprise standards and McKesson values
Develop and enhance ER tools, templates, process guidance, training resources, and KPIs
Support change management and adoption of the HR operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant education, training, certification, or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Business, Law, or a related discipline preferred
Minimum six (6) years of progressive Human Resources and/or Employee Relations experience required
Prior HR Business Partner experience is an asset
Experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations
Experience operating in a matrixed corporate environment with local and enterprise stakeholders
Experience supporting Canadian employee populations and applying provincial employment standards preferred
Advanced employee relations judgment, including risk assessment, escalation, and practical, defensible solutions
Strong investigation skills, including interviewing, fact analysis, documentation, findings, and outcome recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer orientation, influencing skills, decisiveness, conflict management, problem solving, and sound judgment
Ability to manage ambiguity, balance competing priorities, maintain composure, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
High degree of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and credibility with senior stakeholders
Ability to identify ER trends and translate insights into process, policy, training, or risk mitigation recommendations
French language capability preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Benefits through McKesson’s Total Rewards program
Hybrid work arrangement
Up to 10% travel may be required