Human Resources Business Partner

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a key front-line resource bridging the gap between our HR protocols and operational success.

In this role you will be a critical partner to management navigating unionized environments leading change initiatives and driving data-backed people strategies.

What Youll Do:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Drive Strategy: Design and lead regional/organizational change and project management initiatives.

• Data-Driven Insights: Partner with HR shared services to analyze data on staffing turnover absenteeism and productivity to provide actionable fiscal insights.

• M&A Partnership: Actively collaborate with relevant teams throughout all stages of M&A activities.

• Project Management: Take the lead on national-scope HR projects and own the operationalization of initiatives.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Union Expertise: Serve as a critical voice in grievance meetings and arbitrations. Actively participate in collective agreement negotiations and support the development of union proposals.

• Problem Solving: Conduct thorough objective investigations to resolve complex employee and labor relations issues.

• Policy Guidance: Provide expert counsel to operational leaders on policy interpretation performance management and coaching.

Collaboration & Engagement

• Engagement: Facilitate programs that foster open communication and problem-solving to improve employee relations.

• Stakeholder Management: Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with organizational goals.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 3 years of progressive HR experience with a proven track record in large complex and unionized environments.

• Education & Certification: Post-secondary education in Human Resources CPHR/SHRM designation (or equivalent).

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Google/Microsoft Office suites and experience with HRIS systems (Workday is highly preferred).

• Communication: Exceptional ability to write professional documentation including policies labor briefings business cases and corporate communications.

• Agility: Ability to travel to various sites as required (approximately 30% of the time).

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organizational culture. If you are a proactive problem solver who enjoys managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating unionized landscapes we would love to hear from you.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.