Regional HR Business Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.

Regional HR Business Partner supporting GFL Environmental’s coastal Carolina waste operations. Coaching leaders, managing employee relations, and strengthening safety-focused workplace culture across branches.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR Generalist and Business Partner roles, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance with employment laws, and performance management. Proven ability to drive employee engagement initiatives and deliver effective training programs in multi-site environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years HR Generalist ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementKnowledge of Employment LawsExperience with HRIS PlatformsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementConflict ResolutionCareer DevelopmentEmployee Engagement InitiativesTraining Program DeliveryCompliance with OSHA StandardsCompensation BasicsInvestigative SkillsRetention StrategiesMentoring Skills

Soft Skills

Outstanding Interpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsMicrosoft Office SuiteWorkday

Industry Keywords

Field OperationsLogisticsIndustrial EnvironmentsMulti-Site EnvironmentsSafe For Life Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with corporate, area, and division leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with local business goals and company growth
Advise, mediate, and mentor managers and employees on performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
Drive employee engagement initiatives and champion the Safe For Life culture
Lead localized community efforts through GFL’s Full Circle Project
Travel to branch locations across the assigned region to check in with teams, understand frontline challenges, and resolve workplace matters
Manage end-to-end employee relations investigations
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
Advise leadership on fair employment practices, retention strategies, and performance management
Deliver interactive training programs and onboarding experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive HR Generalist/Business Partner experience
Experience ideally supporting field operations, logistics, industrial, or multi-site environments
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
Outstanding interpersonal skills
In-depth knowledge of employment laws, OSHA/safety standards, compensation basics, and employee relations best practices
Experience with modern HRIS platforms
Microsoft Office Suite experience
Workday experience is a bonus
Willingness to travel routinely between local branch locations in coastal North Carolina and South Carolina
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
No visa sponsorship provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Green Futures Employee Scholarship
Internal career pathing
Supportive, tight-knit team culture
Purpose-driven work supporting environmental change and local coastal communities