Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc. • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

GFL is expanding and seeking a talented Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner to join their team in Houston, TX. This role serves as the primary front-line resource for HR policy implementation, operational support, and employee/labor relations. The position involves close collaboration with local management, shared services HR teams, and functional leaders to ensure alignment between organizational objectives, HR protocols, and labor laws. The role reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

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.
• 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.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various operational sites (up to 30%).
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• CPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent HR designation.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Competitive wages
• Growth opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree