Human Resources Generalist

Job summary

The HR Generalist provides day-to-day, hands-on HR support, serving as the primary point of contact for employees and frontline managers. Responsibilities include managing transactional HR processes, interpreting policies and collective agreements, and facilitating site-level engagement and retention initiatives.

Job details

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Human Resources Generalist in Nova Scotia—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team. About Us GFL Environmental Services Inc. ("GESI") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life! The Role The HR Generalist provides day-to-day, hands-on HR support across assigned operational units. Serving as the primary point of contact for employees and frontline managers, this role handles transactional HR processes, first-level employee and labour relations, and policy interpretation, escalating complex, high-risk, and/or strategic issues to the HR Business Partner. What You’ll Do ● Serve as the initial point of contact for frontline managers and employees staff regarding daily HR inquiries, workplace policies, and collective agreement interpretations. ● Process seamless employee lifecycle changes including onboarding , role changes, leaves of absence, offboarding, and conduct retention interviews and exit interviews. ● Maintain complete and accurate HR records, system data, and standard compliance reporting. ● Oversee regional data integrity in Workday, guiding managers on self-service transactions, job changes, and complex organizational updates ● Facilitate site-level engagement initiatives and analyze local turnover drivers, partnering with operational leaders to execute retention action plans. ● Provide hands-on guidance to operations on routine performance management, documentation, and preliminary conflict resolution. ● Conduct initial facts-gathering for basic workplace grievances or employee concerns; prepare documentation and escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the HRBP. ● Ensure consistent, fair application of employment standards, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. ● Facilitate engaging new hire orientation programs to ensure smooth integration into the team. ● Support the rollout of corporate HR programs (e.g., annual performance reviews, immigration, new hire orientation, engagement surveys) by coordinating logistics and tracking completion. ● Perform other tactical duties as assigned to support daily HR operations. What We’re Looking For(Qualifications) • 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a human resources advisory role; • Bilingual proficiency in English and French would be an asset (both verbal and written); • Strong knowledge and experience of current Canadian labour laws, Human Rights legislation and Employment Standards; • Experience working in a unionized environment; • Proficiency with Google Workspace including but not limited to Docs, Sheets and Gmail • Experience with HRIS (preferably Workday) • A valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to various office GFL locations • University or College education • HR Certification is an asset What We Offer Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect: ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off ● Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing 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! #GFLTalent 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.

What you’ll do

The HR Generalist provides day-to-day, hands-on HR support, serving as the primary point of contact for employees and frontline managers. Responsibilities include managing transactional HR processes, interpreting policies and collective agreements, and facilitating site-level engagement and retention initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a human resources advisory role and a university or college education. Proficiency in Canadian labour laws, HRIS systems like Workday, and a valid driver's license are required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Life insurance • Paid time-off • RRSP matching • Profit sharing • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources
• Employee relations
• Labour relations
• Policy interpretation
• Workday
• Google Workspace
• Performance management
• Conflict resolution
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• Data integrity
• Compliance reporting
• Employment standards
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Retention strategies
• Performance Review
• Self Service Technologies
• Performance Management
• Operations
• HR Operations
• Workday (Software)
• Continuous Development
• Private Equity
• Valid Driver's License
• Time Off Management
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Conflict Resolution
• Data Integrity
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Legislation
• Labor Relations
• Multilingualism
• Compliance Reporting
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Vision Insurance
• Engagement Surveys
• Collective Bargaining
• Vertical Integration
• Environmental Remediation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Administrative
• Human Resources Generalist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists