Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner in Houston, TX—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.
About Us
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.
The Role
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.
Key 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.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated success working in large, complex, multi-stakeholder, and unionized environments.
- Education: Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, sound judgment in navigating complex labor/employment standards matters, and experience writing corporate policies, business cases, and labor briefings.
- Requirements: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required. Willingness and ability to travel to various operational sites (up to 30%).
- Bonus Points: CPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent HR designation.
What We Offer
We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
- 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.
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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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 [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive human resources experience
- Experience working in large, complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience working in unionized environments
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
- Experience with HRIS systems; Workday preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish, written and verbal
- Strong communication skills and sound judgment regarding labor and employment standards
- Experience writing corporate policies, business cases, and labor briefings
- Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites up to 30%
- CPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent HR designation
What We Do
GFL Environmental Inc. is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental waste management and infrastructure development solutions. It is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management, liquid waste management, and soil remediation services across Canada and the United States to over 4 million households and 135,000 industrial, commercial, and institutional customers.
