Senior Human Resources Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

EAP for you and family

Training and development

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a Senior Human Resource Business Partner to guide HR strategy for the BC region, partnering with leadership to design cross‑functional HR programs and autonomous HR operations.

The role requires 7+ years in HR, expertise in labour relations within union environments, strong data‑driven decision making, and travel 30–40%. A CPHR/SHRM designation is preferred and a post‑secondary HR degree is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in progressive HR roles leading a team.
• Experience in unionized, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement emerging organizational programs and HR concepts.
• Mentor and lead HR team within BC region.
• Lead regional initiatives using HR metrics to inform strategy and measure impact.
• Provide resolutions to complex issues through thorough investigations.
• Lead complex labour relations, including negotiations.
• Partner with employee groups and union representatives to foster relations.
• Collaborate with regional management on policy, performance management and coaching.
• Support M&A activities and payroll/benefits integrations.
• Develop and assess staffing, turnover, compensation and productivity programs with shared services.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Labour relations

HRIS

Google Workspace

Policy writing

Investigation

Travel readiness

Education

HR degree or equivalent

CPHR/SHRM designation

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary
Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving organizational success through innovative HR practices? We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our team, focusing on our BC region.

Position Summary
Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving organizational success through innovative HR practices? We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our team, focusing on our BC region.
In this role, you will establish strategic partnerships across leadership levels to develop and execute cross-functional strategies that align with our business vision. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead a team of HR professionals to implement HR initiatives and drive organizational objectives.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively identify and implement emerging organizational programs, processes, and innovative HR concepts.
• Mentor and lead a team of HR professionals, overseeing HR operations within the BC region.
• Design and lead regional initiatives, utilizing HR metrics and data insights to inform strategy and measure impact.
• Provide resolutions to complex issues through thorough, objective investigations.
• Lead complex labour relations, including grievance meetings, arbitrations, and collective agreement negotiations.
• Partner with employee groups and union representatives to foster excellent relations.
• Collaborate closely with regional and functional management to provide guidance on policy, performance management, and coaching.
• Actively collaborate with relevant parties throughout M&A activities.
• Develop, assess, and provide fiscal justification for programs related to staffing, turnover, compensation, and productivity in conjunction with shared services.
• Perform additional duties and support as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years in progressive human resources roles, with proven experience managing a team of HR professionals.
• Demonstrated experience working in large, complex, multi-stakeholder, and unionized environments.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources and a CPHR/SHRM designation (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of current Human Rights and Employment Standards.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and HRIS systems (My Workday preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to write professional documentation, including policies, business cases, and labour briefings.
• Ability to travel to various sites (30-40% of the time).

Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• Deep knowledge of Labour Relations and Employment Standards, with demonstrated experience managing grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining agreements within a unionized environment.
• Strong strategic and business acumen, with the ability to leverage HR metrics, data insights, and financial justifications to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Proven team leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide, develop, and oversee a team of HR professionals across regional operations.
• Exceptional conflict resolution and investigation skills, with the ability to conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations and resolve complex HR issues.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to compose professional documentation, business cases, policy updates, and labor briefings for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and coaching abilities, fostering positive, collaborative partnerships with leadership, employee groups, and union representatives.
• High degree of autonomy and decision‑making capability to design and execute regional initiatives independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a company‑matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
• Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.

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]