Human Resources Generalist - Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to work under senior HR supervision, handling a balance of administrative tasks while supporting client groups on HR processes and employee relations issues.

Responsibilities include advising on discipline, hiring, and termination, mediating disputes, ensuring policy adherence, and assisting in labor relations and reporting. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a human resources generalist role.
• Knowledge of labor relations, employee retention, and HR policies.
• Understanding of current employment standards.
• Proficiency with Google and/or Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (MyWorkday preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions and programs aligned with GFL HR protocols.
• Advise managers on legal concerns related to discipline, hiring, promoting, termination, and performance management.
• Act as mediator and facilitator in disputes between employees and managers.
• Support labor relations programs and participate in grievance meetings/arbitration.
• Prepare HR reports on demographics, turnover, and initiatives.
• Develop relationships with management to deliver HR services.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement HR programs supporting business direction.
• Interpret policies for employees and managers.
• Provide feedback on morale to HR leadership.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Labor relations

Employee retention

HR policies and practices

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in HR

Tools

HRIS (MyWorkday)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Implement + Create

Operating under the guidance of senior HR team member, the individual will perform a balance of administrative tasks while providing support for assigned client groups regarding interpretation and adherence to established HR processes alongside supporting the effective conclusion of employee relations and legal matters.

Create:

Expected to identify areas for improvement and may participate in special projects as assigned, using internal policies and processes.

Portfolio Complexity + Self Leadership and Conduct Behaviors: Moderate

Demonstrated good judgment, team-based mindset and a willingness to learn through assigned opportunities.

Job Duties

• Aims for alignment with established GFL HR protocols when overseeing day-to-day HR functions and programs, employee relations, and performance management.


• Using internal policies and processes, the HR Generalist will advise managers and supervisors on legal concerns regarding discipline, terminating, hiring, and promoting employees and other human resource issues. They will provide advice and recommendations to managers on performance management processes, progressive discipline strategies, performance improvement plans, litigation, and termination management.


• Act as mediator, counselor, and facilitator in arbitrating disputes between employees and their managers/supervisors.


• Ensure legislative compliance and adherence to Operational and Human Resources policies and procedures.


• Support in labor relations programs, policies, and procedures; Plays a supporting role in grievance meetings and arbitration. Participate in the collective agreement renegotiations/negotiations. May support Director of LR/HR in preparing union proposals ahead of negotiations.


• Prepare requested/established HR reports, related to employee demographics, turnover, HR initiatives, etc.,


• Develop sound relationships with management to understand business needs and deliver effective and efficient HR services.


• Partner with corporate, regional, and area leadership in designing and implementing HR programs that support business direction and HR strategies.


• Interpret policies and procedures for employees and managers.


• Provide feedback on employee morale to the HR Manager and/or Director of HR and field management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of progressive experience in a human resources generalist role.


• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field of study


• Knowledge and experience in labor relations, employee retention, and human resources policies and practices.


• Understanding and knowledge of current provincial employment standards.


• Proficiency with Google and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems (MyWorkday preferred).


• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively at all levels of the organization, and influence change by building and leveraging professional working relationships.


• Experience working in a dynamic operational environment; comfortable with the need to re-prioritize tasks when required.


• Travel to various sites may be required (20%).