Human Resources Team Lead - Prairies

GFL Environmental; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Human Resources Team Lead, where you will manage HR initiatives and support employee relations in a collaborative environment. This role is perfect for a seasoned HR professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. You'll be instrumental in driving engagement, resolving complex HR issues, and influencing change across the organization. With opportunities for career advancement and a focus on teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the environmental services industry. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values creativity and dedication!

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Benefits

Job Stability

Positive Impact in Communities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of HR experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner in employee and labour relations.
• Support organizational change initiatives and resolve HR issues.
• Build relationships with client groups to deliver effective HR programs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Labour Relations Knowledge

Problem Solving

HR Metrics Analysis

Project Execution

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Human Resources

CPHR Designation

Job description

Human Resources Team Lead - Prairies

Human Resources Team Lead - Prairies

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Human Resources Team Lead to join our Human Resources team in either Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.

This hands-on role will appeal to a dynamic senior Human Resources Generalist professional with the ability to build a role in an operational environment. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, Solids Waste West, the Human Resources Team Lead for the Prairies will be responsible for managing a team of Human Resources Generalists within the region to support labour & employee relations and the execution of HR initiatives and practices in the region and in alignment with the overall organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner in providing employee and labour relations advice, support and guidance with respect to collective agreements, policies and legislation interpretation/compliance to assist all divisions in achieving their operational goals.
• Participate in engagement initiatives with employee groups and union representatives that focuses on communication, planning and problem solving to ensure excellent employee and labour relations.
• Support organizational change initiatives for assigned client groups.
• Provide resolutions to both labour and employee relations issues by conducting thorough and objective investigations.
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching managers and employees.
• Provide confidential, professional and balanced support to operational leaders when addressing sensitive employee issues.
• Build trusting relationships with client groups to ensure effective delivery of HR programs.
• Analyze and support HR metrics.
• Act as a Lead on special HR related projects.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• 8 - 10 years of experience in human resources areas including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Post-Secondary education in human resources.
• CPHR designation.
• Knowledge and experience of current Labour Laws, Human Rights and Employment Standards.
• Experience working with labour relations issues.
• Experience working in a large complex multiple stakeholder and unionized environments.
• Strong leadership skills focused on results and teamwork, with a client service orientation.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of current Human Rights and Employment Standards to resolve matters independently, while using appropriate judgment to seek guidance and counsel as required to navigate complex matters.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated experience in writing professional documentation such as policies, procedures, labour briefings, business cases, disciplinary or corrective action, and corporate communications.
• High attention to detail and a proven track record of project execution; acquisition experience is ideal.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities and timelines.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to influence change within the organization by building and leveraging professional working relationships.
• Travel across the region (AB, MB, SK & Northern BC) will be required (15 – 20%).

Join us and be part of a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in the environmental services industry!

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. 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!

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.