HR Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.•Southfield, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional HR Business Partner will manage the employment process in an assigned area, encompassing employee relations, HR policy and programs, compensation administration, career development, performance management, and organizational planning. This role involves partnering with Area and Division Management teams on all employment programs to enhance the effectiveness of the assigned areas/divisions. GFL, the company, values its employees, fostering great careers, promoting a positive environmental impact, and supporting individual life ambitions. The company aims to create jobs that align with employees' career and life goals, supporting their advancement, skill development, relationship building, and mentoring opportunities, while allowing time for other life pursuits. With a core focus on safety and sustainability, GFL operates as "Team Green," united by a shared purpose to deliver environmental solutions that enable customers and communities to be Green For Life. Working at GFL is presented as an opportunity to make a difference and achieve significant growth, both professionally and personally. GFL empowers employees in both Field Operations and Professional Services teams, offering limitless growth and skill expansion for field positions and opportunities to build client relations, manage programs, and ensure operational efficiency for corporate positions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of human resource experience
Experience in HR field with knowledge of laws and regulations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Power Point
Generalist knowledge with broad background of employment, employee relations, benefits and training
Ability to write correspondence to employees, management and vendors via internal and external memorandums and reports
Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision and heavy deadlines
Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to supervise others in remote locations and provide positive leadership and guidance

Nice To Haves

Certification in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR) or master’s degree in HR

Responsibilities

Knowledge of all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations including laws relating to employment.
Oversee employee relations for the division including performance management, termination, conflict resolution, and employee investigations.
Act as a coach for managers and employees.
Travel to branch locations to attend to and resolve employee related issues.
Partner with Corporate, Area and Division Management in the design and implementation of HR programs that support business direction and HR strategy as assigned by the VP of HR.
Manage training delivery throughout the assigned area and facilitate training programs.
Create, communicate and interpret policies and procedures for employees and managers.
Knowledge of Company sponsored benefits programs to assist in communication to employees.
Advise managers and supervisors of legal situations regarding disciplining, terminating, hiring and promoting employees and other human resource issues.
Provide feedback on employee morale to the VP of HR and field Management.
Act as mediator, counselor and facilitator in arbitrating disputes between employees and their managers/supervisors.
Administer Affirmative Action program throughout the division and counsel managers on how to meet the corporate expectations relating to affirmative action.
Provide due diligence in any mergers & acquisitions throughout the Company by providing feedback related to Company culture, employment, benefits and other related issues.
Provide guidance to one or more HR Representatives on all employment issues relating to branch and division managers and employees.
Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all Company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.