Senior Human Resources Business Partner

With an enhanced degree of autonomy, the Sr. HRBP will lead a team of Human Resources team members to support the execution of HR initiatives and practices in the assigned scope and in alignment with the overall organization. This role involves close collaboration with senior regional and appropriate functional management to integrate and lead HR initiatives that align to and enhance organizational objectives. This role is expected to identify and implement new and innovative concepts.

 

The Opportunity

At GFL Environmental, we believe our people are our most sustainable asset. We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to act as a high-level strategic consultant to our Ontario leadership teams. This is a critical role designed for a seasoned HR professional who can balance operational excellence with long-term organizational strategy.

As the SHRBP, you won’t just manage HR processes—you will build high-functioning partnerships with senior leaders to drive innovation, manage complex labor relations, and ensure our HR strategies directly support GFL’s vision and growth.

Your Strategic Impact

• Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, providing high-level guidance on labor relations, policy interpretation, and legislative compliance across the Ontario region.

• Labor Relations Leadership: Lead complex labor relations initiatives, acting as a primary voice in grievance meetings, arbitrations, and the negotiation/renegotiation of collective agreements.

• Organizational Design & Change: Design and lead regional change management initiatives. You will leverage HR metrics and data insights to inform strategy, guide decision-making, and measure the impact of HR programs.

• M&A Integration: Play an active, collaborative role in Mergers and Acquisitions, ensuring seamless HR integration and cultural alignment during transition periods.

• Talent & Performance Architecture: Partner with the Learning & Development team to create development programs that build leadership bench strength. Provide sophisticated coaching to managers on performance optimization and conflict resolution.

• Data-Driven Fiscal Justification: Analyze complex data sets (staffing, turnover, absenteeism, and productivity) to provide fiscal justification for personnel activities and resource deployment.

• Team Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous professional development.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including a mandatory background in large, complex, and highly unionized environments.

• Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing a team of HR professionals.

• Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to write professional business cases, labor briefings, and corporate communications that influence senior stakeholders.

• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and the Google/Microsoft Office suites.

• Compliance Expert: Deep knowledge of Human Rights and Employment Standards, with the judgment to resolve complex matters independently.

• Education: CPHR/SHRM designation or an equivalent professional credential is preferred.

• Ability to travel to various regional sites (30-40%).

 

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

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful 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.