Regional HR Business Partner
About The Position
About GFL Environmental: We Are Team Green! 🚛💚 At GFL Environmental, our mission is simple: Green For Life. We aren’t just managing waste and environmental services—we’re actively shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future across North America. Recognized by our signature bright green trucks, GFL is powered by an entrepreneurial spirit, a "Safe For Life" commitment, and a passionate team. When you join Team Green, you aren't just taking a job; you’re joining a family that values innovation, community involvement, direct impact, and continuous career growth. The Opportunity: HR Leader with a Purpose Are you a proactive HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, coaching leaders, and keeping operations running smoothly? 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 won't be trapped behind a desk all day. 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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PHR / SPHR certification
Responsibilities
- Be the Strategic Partner: Collaborate with corporate, area, and division leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with local business goals and overarching company growth.
- Empower & Coach: Serve as an approachable advisor, mediator, and mentor for managers and employees alike—guiding teams on performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
- Cultivate Culture & Engagement: Drive employee engagement initiatives, champion our Safe For Life culture, and lead localized community efforts through GFL’s Full Circle Project.
- Field Presence & Relationship Building: Travel to branch locations across the assigned region to check in on teams, understand frontline challenges, and resolve workplace matters in real time.
- Talent & Employee Relations Expert: 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.
- Training & Onboarding champion: Deliver interactive training programs and onboarding experiences that set new employees up for long-term success.
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Green Futures Employee Scholarship
- Internal career pathing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
