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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.\nAbout Us\nGFL 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!\nThe Role\nThe 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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nServe as the initial point of contact for frontline managers and employees staff regarding daily HR inquiries, workplace policies, and collective agreement interpretations.\nProcess seamless employee lifecycle changes including onboarding , role changes, leaves of absence, offboarding, and conduct retention interviews and exit interviews.\nMaintain complete and accurate HR records, system data, and standard compliance reporting.\nOversee regional data integrity in Workday, guiding managers on self-service transactions, job changes, and complex organizational updates\nFacilitate site-level engagement initiatives and analyze local turnover drivers, partnering with operational leaders to execute retention action plans.\nProvide hands-on guidance to operations on routine performance management, documentation, and preliminary conflict resolution.\nConduct initial facts-gathering for basic workplace grievances or employee concerns; prepare documentation and escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the HRBP.\nEnsure consistent, fair application of employment standards, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.\nFacilitate engaging new hire orientation programs to ensure smooth integration into the team.\nSupport the rollout of corporate HR programs (e.g., annual performance reviews, immigration, new hire orientation, engagement surveys) by coordinating logistics and tracking completion.\nPerform other tactical duties as assigned to support daily HR operations.\nWhat We’re Looking For(Qualifications)\n3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a human resources advisory role;\nBilingual proficiency in English and French would be an asset (both verbal and written);\nStrong knowledge and experience of current Canadian labour laws, Human Rights legislation and Employment Standards;\nExperience working in a unionized environment;\nProficiency with Google Workspace including but not limited to Docs, Sheets and Gmail\nExperience with HRIS (preferably Workday)\nA valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to various office GFL locations\nUniversity or College education\nHR Certification is an asset\nWhat We Offer\nWhy join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:\nHealth:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.\nWellness:Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off\nFinancial:RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages\nCulture:Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities\nJoin us and become part of \"Team Green\" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and\ndedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!\n#GFLTalent\nWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nGFL 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. 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