Regional HR Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to support divisions across coastal North and South Carolina.

You will act as a trusted strategic partner to Division Managers, supervisors, and front-line teams, driving employee engagement and talent management while upholding a safety-first culture. You will travel to branch locations, coach leaders, and lead investigations on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR Generalist/Business Partner experience, ideally in field operations or multi-site environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; PHR/SPHR certification is a strong plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to connect with drivers, technicians, and leaders.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, OSHA/safety standards, compensation basics, and ER best practices.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday preferred) and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel regularly among coastal NC and SC sites.

Responsibilities

• Be the strategic partner to division leadership and design HR initiatives aligned with local business goals.
• Coach managers and employees on performance management, development, and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support the Safe For Life culture and community projects.
• Travel to branch locations to understand frontline challenges and resolve workplace matters in real time.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations investigations and advise on compliant, fair practices.
• Deliver engaging training programs and onboarding experiences for new hires.

Skills

HR Generalist/BP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Administration

PHR / SPHR certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity: HR Leader with a Purpose

Are you a proactive HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, coaching leaders, and keeping operations running smoothly? We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on Regional HR Business Partner to support our growing divisions across coastal North and South Carolina!

In this dynamic role, you won't be trapped behind a desk all day. You will be the trusted strategic partner to our Division Managers, supervisors, and front-line operational teams—driving employee engagement, managing talent, navigating employee relations, and fostering a positive, safety-first workplace culture.

What You’ll Do (Your Day-to-Day Impact)

• Be the Strategic Partner: Collaborate with corporate, area, and division leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with local business goals and overarching company growth.

• Empower & Coach: Serve as an approachable advisor, mediator, and mentor for managers and employees alike—guiding teams on performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.

• Cultivate Culture & Engagement: Drive employee engagement initiatives, champion our Safe For Life culture, and lead localized community efforts through GFL’s Full Circle Project.

• Field Presence & Relationship Building: Travel to branch locations across the assigned region to check in on teams, understand frontline challenges, and resolve workplace matters in real time.

• Talent & Employee Relations Expert: Manage end-to-end employee relations investigations, ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws, and advise leadership on fair employment practices, retention strategies, and performance management.

• Training & Onboarding champion: Deliver interactive training programs and onboarding experiences that set new employees up for long-term success.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR Generalist/BP experience, ideally supporting field operations, logistics, industrial, or multi-site environments.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or PHR / SPHR certification is a strong plus!).

• Communication Skills: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with everyone—from frontline drivers and technicians to executive leadership.

• Business Acumen & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of employment laws, OSHA/safety standards, compensation basics, and employee relations best practices.

• Tech-Savvy: Experience with modern HRIS platforms (Workday experience is a major bonus!) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel routinely between local branch locations in coastal NC and SC.

Why You’ll Love Working With Team Green

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Robust health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, life insurance, and paid time off.

• Growth & Recognition: Programs like the Green Futures Employee Scholarship and internal career pathing designed to help you reach your professional goals.

• Culture of Belonging: A supportive, tight-knit team culture where your voice is heard and your contributions make a tangible impact.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Drive positive environmental change while serving local coastal communities!