HR Project Lead: Enterprise HR Tech & Change

GFL Environmental Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

RRSP matching & profit sharing

Growth opportunities & learning

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Vaughan, ON is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead cross-functional implementations of enterprise HR technologies, with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition platforms and benefits solutions.

You will bridge HR/payroll operations, TA, benefits, and HR systems teams while driving structured change management, ensuring compliance and delivering an exceptional employee experience across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience as a Project Manager specifically supporting HR operations, technology implementations, or organizational change projects.
• Proven track record managing HRIS/HCM systems implementations; Workday project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with M&A HR due diligence and post-merger integrations is preferred.
• Solid understanding of Organizational Change Management (OCM) frameworks and strategies to foster user adoption.
• PMP, CAPM, Prosci, or CCMP certification is preferred; familiarity with Agile or hybrid implementation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and SMEs to define requirements and resolve integration challenges across benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain project schedules, manage scope, and apply standardized project management methodologies and change management tools to keep deliverables on course.
• Systems & Data Integration: Collaborate with Payroll, IT, Information Security, and vendors to integrate tools with core HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll engines.
• Change Management & Adoption: Lead end-to-end change management strategies—including stakeholder impact assessments, communication planning, field training programs, and executive buy-in—to drive adoption.
• Compliance & Legal Governance: Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to assess operational risk, ensure data privacy, and maintain compliance with labor and wage regulations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage external technology partners and coordinate with internal sponsors to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Process Optimization: Map and refine recruitment pipelines and payroll workflows to streamline candidate engagement and enhance employee financial flexibility.
• Risk Management & Reporting: Establish KPIs to measure project health, post-launch adoption rates, and maintain executive status dashboards.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Project Management Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. in Vaughan, ON is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead cross-functional implementations of enterprise HR technologies, with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition platforms and benefits solutions.

You will bridge HR/payroll operations, TA, benefits, and HR systems teams while driving structured change management, ensuring compliance and delivering an exceptional employee experience across North America.