HR Project Manager

Socket.dev; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

RRSP matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

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

You will bridge HR/payroll operations, TA, benefits, and HR systems teams, managing roadmaps and executing structured change management for a superior employee experience across all workforce segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years in HR operations or technology implementations.
• Proven experience in HRIS/HCM implementations, with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and resolve HR systems integration across benefits, payroll, and TA.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules and milestones.
• Collaborate with Payroll, IT, and vendors to integrate new HR tools with core systems.
• Lead change management activities to drive adoption among staff and managers.
• Partner with Legal/Compliance to assess risk and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Manage external vendors and internal sponsors to hit scope, time, and budget.
• Refine recruitment and payroll workflows to improve candidate engagement and financial processes.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor project health and post-launch adoption.
• Lead due diligence and integration activities for HR M&A projects.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Project Management Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Smartsheets

Workday

Job description

The HR Project Manager works closely with HR and Integration leadership to define, structure, and implement HR operational improvements across North America. These enhancements span organizational processes, system architectures, enabling technologies, and data-driven insights to align HR capabilities with broader business objectives and deliver measurable value. We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead cross-functional implementations of enterprise HR technologies, with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition (TA) platforms and modern workforce benefit solutions. In this role, you will bridge HR/payroll operations, talent acquisition, benefits, and HR systems teams. You will manage overall project roadmaps while executing structured change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption, operational compliance, and an exceptional employee experience across all workforce segments. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project execution—from initial requirements gathering and documentation through to resource planning, stakeholder alignment, and post-implementation support.

We are expanding! We are officially hunting for our next HR Project Manager in Vaughan, ON—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

About Us

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

The Role

The HR Project Manager works closely with HR and Integration leadership to define, structure, and implement HR operational improvements across North America. These enhancements span organizational processes, system architectures, enabling technologies, and data-driven insights to align HR capabilities with broader business objectives and deliver measurable value. We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead cross-functional implementations of enterprise HR technologies, with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition (TA) platforms and modern workforce benefit solutions. In this role, you will bridge HR/payroll operations, talent acquisition, benefits, and HR systems teams. You will manage overall project roadmaps while executing structured change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption, operational compliance, and an exceptional employee experience across all workforce segments. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project execution—from initial requirements gathering and documentation through to resource planning, stakeholder alignment, and post-implementation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Partner with key HR and business subject matter experts (SMEs) to define requirements and resolve integration challenges across benefits, compensation, payroll, time & attendance, compliance, and organizational design.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, track timelines, 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 third-party vendors to seamlessly integrate new tools and solutions with core HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll engines.
• Change Management & Adoption: Formulate and execute end-to-end change management strategies—including stakeholder impact assessments, communication planning, field training programs, and executive buy-in—to drive high adoption among frontline staff, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Compliance & Legal Governance: Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to assess operational risk, ensure data privacy, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and provincial labor and wage regulations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage external technology partners and coordinate with internal executive 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project health, post-launch adoption rates, and maintain executive status dashboards.
• M&A HR Integration: Provide hands‑on project management for Mergers & Acquisitions across due diligence, onboarding, systems integration, and transition to operational HR teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management Tools (Smartsheets, etc.)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical, payroll, and compliance topics into clear concepts for diverse audiences.

Requirements

• 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.

What We Offer

Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:

• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off
• Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages
• Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail]. 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.