Posted 2 months ago
Human Resources Generalist
@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Human Resources Generalist in Nova Scotia to provide hands-on HR support across assigned operational units. The role handles employee lifecycle transactions, first-level employee and labour relations, policy interpretation, and escalation of complex matters to the HR Business Partner.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as first contact for managers and employees on daily HR inquiries
- Process employee lifecycle changes including onboarding, leaves and offboarding
- Maintain HR records and data integrity in Workday
- Conduct initial fact-finding on basic workplace grievances
- Facilitate new hire orientation and corporate HR program rollouts
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years of progressive HR advisory experience
- Knowledge of Canadian labour, human rights and employment standards law
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | HR Certification |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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GFL Environmental Services Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 156 |
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 [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.
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