Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services companies in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green for Life.

We are looking for a talented Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Houston. In this role, you will serve as the key front-line resource for HR policy implementation, operational support, and employee/labor relations. You will work closely with local management, shared services HR teams, and functional leaders across operations to ensure organizational objectives align with established HR protocols and labor laws. The role reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR & Change Management: Demonstrate a strategic HR mindset with project management accountability for operationalizing regional/organizational change and project initiatives.
• Employee & Labor Relations: Conduct thorough and objective investigations to resolve issues, and serve as a critical voice in grievance meetings, arbitrations, and collective agreement negotiations.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Partner with shared services HR teams to evaluate data-driven programs, providing fiscal insights on staffing, turnover, absenteeism, compensation, and productivity.
• Operational Stakeholder Management: Guide functional leaders on policy interpretation, performance management, coaching, and counseling across unionized and non-unionized operations.
• M&A & National Projects: Provide active HR partnership throughout M&A activities and lead designated national HR initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated success working in large, complex, multi-stakeholder, and unionized environments.
• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various operational sites (up to 30%).

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment in navigating complex labor/employment standards matters, and experience writing corporate policies, business cases, and labor briefings.
• CPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent HR designation (bonus points).

Benefits

• Health: 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services, Paid time off.
• Financial: 401(k) with an employer match and competitive wages.
• Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities.