Human Resources Business Partner

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. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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