Human Resources Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &保险

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Career growth opportunities

Learning and development

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the GTA. You will build high-functioning partnerships with business groups, senior leaders, and managers to align HR strategies with company objectives.

You will lead talent acquisition, employee engagement, and labour relations while ensuring compliance with Canadian laws and corporate policies. This role requires travel to multiple locations and a strong client-service orientation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a unionized environment.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources; CHRP designation is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years in progressive HR roles within large, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong leadership with results and teamwork focus; client service orientation.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian labour laws, Human Rights, and Employment Standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner by providing employee and labour relations guidance and policy interpretation for the Ontario region.
• Lead employee engagement with groups and union representatives to foster positive relations.
• Implement HR programs including talent acquisition, total rewards, training, records management, safety, and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues with objective, thorough investigations.
• Coach managers and employees to improve performance and provide counseling when needed.
• Develop and analyze reports to justify staffing, turnover, and productivity decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Unionized environment experience

Strategic leadership

Canadian labour law knowledge

Negotiation and communication

Policy writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree/Diploma in Human Resources

CHRP designation (asset)

Job description

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Human Resources Business Partner in the GTA—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

GFL Environmental Services Inc. (“GESI”) is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as ‘Team Green,’ enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

The Role

At GFL Environmental, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that values our greatest asset – our people. Our dynamic and inclusive environment encourages innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we provide sustainable solutions to our customers and communities. As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will build high-functioning partnerships with business groups, senior leaders, and managers. Your role will be critical in developing and executing business unit and cross-functional strategies that align with GFL’s vision and objectives, enhancing our HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities and Your Impact

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner by providing employee and labour relations advice, support, and guidance. Assist the Ontario region in achieving their operational goals through effective policy and legislation interpretation/compliance.

• Employee Engagement: Lead engagement with employee groups and union representatives focusing on communication, planning, and problem-solving to ensure excellent employee and labour relations.

• HR Services Implementation : Implement HR programs including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, total rewards, health and wellness benefits, training and development, records management, employee health and safety, succession planning, employee retention, and HR compliance.

• Conflict Resolution : Provide resolutions to employee relations issues by conducting thorough and objective investigations.

• Performance Improvement: Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, and implementing selected solutions. Provide coaching and counseling to managers and employees.

• Data Analysis: Develop and analyze reports to provide fiscal justification for personnel activities related to staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, talent acquisition, compensation, promotions, and employee productivity.

• Legal Compliance: Ensure that all relevant law and regulations are considered to ensure HR compliance.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Must have experience working in a Unionized environment

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources. CHRP designation is an asset.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in progressive human resources roles, especially in large, complex and multi-stakeholder environments.

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on results and teamwork, and a client service orientation.

• Advanced knowledge of current Canadian labor laws, Human Rights, and Employment Standards. Ability to resolve matters independently while using appropriate judgment to seek guidance as needed.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated experience in writing professional documentation such as policies, procedures, labour briefings, business cases, disciplinary or corrective actions, and corporate memorandums.

• The ability to travel to various GFL locations.

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.

#GFLTalent

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 [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.