We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a key front-line resource, bridging the gap between our HR protocols and operational success.
In this role, you will be a critical partner to management, navigating unionized environments, leading change initiatives, and driving data-backed people strategies.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Drive Strategy: Design and lead regional/organizational change and project management initiatives.
Data-Driven Insights: Partner with HR shared services to analyze data on staffing, turnover, absenteeism, and productivity to provide actionable fiscal insights.
M&A Partnership: Actively collaborate with relevant teams throughout all stages of M&A activities.
Project Management: Take the lead on national-scope HR projects and own the operationalization of initiatives.
Employee & Labor Relations
Union Expertise: Serve as a critical voice in grievance meetings and arbitrations. Actively participate in collective agreement negotiations and support the development of union proposals.
Problem Solving: Conduct thorough, objective investigations to resolve complex employee and labor relations issues.
Policy Guidance: Provide expert counsel to operational leaders on policy interpretation, performance management, and coaching.
Collaboration & Engagement
Engagement: Facilitate programs that foster open communication and problem-solving to improve employee relations.
Stakeholder Management: Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with organizational goals.
Experience: 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with a proven track record in large, complex, and unionized environments.
Education & Certification: Post-secondary education in Human Resources + CPHR/SHRM designation (or equivalent).
Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Google/Microsoft Office suites and experience with HRIS systems (Workday is highly preferred).
Communication: Exceptional ability to write professional documentation, including policies, labor briefings, business cases, and corporate communications.
Agility: Ability to travel to various sites as required (approximately 30% of the time).
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organizational culture. If you are a proactive problem solver who enjoys managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating unionized landscapes, we would love to hear from you.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
