Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are on a mission to create digital-first, consumer-grade, frictionless experiences for our employees. That’s where you come in. As Director, EXDI, you are accountable for shaping, enabling, and scaling a human-centred approach to employee experience that meets the evolving needs of our workforce and aligns with business strategy. You will be charged with leading the design and implementation of end-to-end employee journeys and experiences that are insight-driven, digitally enabled, and co-created with HR and business partners.
This opportunity combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and works cross-functionally to deliver impactful experiences across the employee life cycle.
This role will lead our EXDI team which is a part of our broader HR Strategy & Enablement team.
What will you do?
Employee Journey Enablement
Champion a journey-led approach across HR by embedding design thinking and service design methods into how we solve complex people challengesProvide strategic leadership and design governance across priority employee journeys – ensuring alignment with business outcomes, compliance requirements, and moments that matter to employeesAct as a trusted partner to Journey Owners, guiding them through discovery, prototyping, implementation and continuous improvement of journeysCo-creation of the EX North Star Vision
Co-create and steward a compelling North Star vision for Employee Experience in partnership with senior HR and business leadersEnsure the vision is rooted in employee insights, external trends, and the organization’s strategic visionTranslate the North Star into actionable priorities, roadmaps and principles that guide investments and decisions across HRStakeholder Alignment Across HR and Beyond
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across, TDM&A, Talent Acquisition, HR Digital Solutions, Learning, Global Inclusion, Employer Brand, Total Rewards, Global Functions Technology, etc. to align on shared goals and integrated experiencesAct as a connector across teams, ensuring experience design is not isolated but embedded in all major HR initiatives and platformsInfluence senior stakeholders with evidence based-insights and design-led narratives that make a case for changePeople Management and Team Leadership
Lead and grow a high-performing EXDI team, building capabilities in design research, service design, journey mapping, and measurementCreate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and inclusion where team members are empowered to lead, challenge assumptions and deepen their skillsProvide clear direction and development opportunities that align with individual strengths and organizational prioritiesInsight-led Decision Making
Leverage qualitative and quantitative data to inform the design an evolution of employee experiencesBuild feedback loops and continuous discovery mechanisms that capture employee voice across the lifecycleTranslate insights into actionable recommendations that shape policy, process and platform decisionsDigital and Technology Integration
Partner with HR Digital Solutions and Technology to ensure employee experiences are seamlessly supported by the right tools and platformsAdvocate for user-friendly, accessible, and integrated digital experiences that reduce friction and enhance engagementInfluence technology roadmaps through the lens of employee experienceWhat skills and experience do you need to succeed?
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Design, Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Design, or comparable work experience8+ years of experience in product/journey design or ownership, HR consulting, or HR advisory with track record of leading and delivering complex projects in an enterprise environment; experience in Employee Experience or Client Experience a plusAbility to influence and introduce new concepts and ideas with stakeholders; comfortable challenging the status quo to build new and innovative ways forwardComfortable working on ambiguous problems with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong people leadership experience with proven ability to coach, provide feedback and build capability in othersExperience working in and setting up Agile practicesGreat storytelling and communication skillsWhat’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.
You’ll find yourself in a culture where designers feel included, valued, and heard; in a supportive environment surrounded by peers who exceed in their area of expertise.You’ll work on solutions used across the enterprise by our employees and contribute to a company that truly values employee experience.You’ll be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of employee experience design as we strive to improve the journeys in the employee lifecycle.You will work in a high-impact function that connects directly to company success and employee well-being.You will work with leaders and decision-makers to drive cultural transformation.Job Skills
Critical Thinking, Long Term Planning, People Management, Product Development, User Experience (UX) Design, User Experience (UX) ResearchAdditional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:
TORONTOCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2025-06-20Application Deadline:
2025-07-04Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At 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.
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