Regional HR Business Partner

About the Role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with corporate, area, and division leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with local business goals and overarching company growth.
• Serve as an approachable advisor, mediator, and mentor for managers and employees—guiding teams on performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, champion our Safe For Life culture, and lead localized community efforts through GFL’s Full Circle Project.
• Travel to branch locations across the assigned region to check in on teams, understand frontline challenges, and resolve workplace matters in real time.
• 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.
• Deliver interactive training programs and onboarding experiences that set new employees up for long-term success.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR Generalist/BP experience, ideally supporting field operations, logistics, industrial, or multi-site environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or PHR / SPHR certification is a strong plus).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with everyone—from frontline drivers and technicians to executive leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, OSHA/safety standards, compensation basics, and employee relations best practices.
• Experience with modern HRIS platforms (Workday experience is a major bonus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel routinely between local branch locations in coastal NC and SC.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Green Futures Employee Scholarship and internal career pathing programs.

Join a supportive, tight-knit team culture where your voice is heard and your contributions make a tangible impact. Drive positive environmental change while serving local coastal communities.