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HR Advisor

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WM

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Naples

AI generated summary

  • You must be bilingual, have employee relations experience, conduct investigations, travel weekly, and hold a Bachelor's or equivalent experience. Certifications and strong communication skills are preferred.
  • You’ll coach employees on policies, resolve relations issues, conduct training, support recruitment, manage performance processes, and escalate risks to the People Manager as needed.

Requirements

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Experience in employee relations
  • Background in conducting investigations
  • Availability for early morning hours as needed (potential 3 AM start times to attend driver huddles)
  • Willingness to travel to sites weekly (minimum 50% travel)
  • Strong commitment to a People First culture
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience: Two (2) years of related work experience (in addition to education requirement)
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or CHRP Certification preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels.
  • Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and conflict resolution with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
  • Strong internal and external customer focus.
  • Self-motivated; ability to navigate complex environments, get answers and autonomously drive solutions.
  • Comfortable with high volume workload and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately assess risk.
  • Ability to use experience and judgment to make decisions that may be based on imperfect or incomplete information.
  • Ability to recognize trends and communicate the same as appropriate
  • Comfort with ambiguity; strong learning agility mindset to embrace and drive change.
  • Ability to travel up 10-30% of the time depending upon geographic span of responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Provides reliable and timely coaching and counseling to employees on issues to ensure consistent, transparent application of policies, procedures, and employments laws.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve employee relations issues balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws.
  • Serves as the local People point of contact supporting/delivering internal processes including Performance Management, New Hire Orientation and Exit interviews.
  • Conducts training on company policy, programs, and other issues as they arise.
  • Partners and participates with local team(s) on recruitment outreach efforts.
  • Serves as an active member of People related project teams as assigned.
  • Apprise and escalates potential legal, risk, safety, etc. concerns to the People Manager.

FAQs

What type of company is Waste Management?

Waste Management (WM) is a Fortune 250 company and the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America.

What qualifications are required for the HR Advisor position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar area of study is required, or a High School Diploma/GED with four years of relevant work experience. Additionally, two years of related work experience is required.

Is bilingualism a requirement for this job?

Bilingualism in Spanish and English is preferred for the position.

What are the main responsibilities of the HR Advisor?

The HR Advisor provides coaching and counseling on employee relations, resolves employee issues, supports internal processes like Performance Management and New Hire Orientation, conducts training, and participates in recruitment outreach efforts.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the HR Advisor must be willing to travel to sites weekly, with a minimum of 50% travel expected.

What type of certification is preferred for this role?

Certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CHRP are preferred for the HR Advisor position.

What are the essential skills needed for the HR Advisor role?

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a solutions-oriented approach, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a working knowledge of employment laws and regulations are essential for this job.

What is the typical work environment for this position?

The typical work environment is an office setting, but operational site visits are required, which may expose the employee to weather and areas where large equipment is operated.

Are there supervisory responsibilities associated with this position?

No, this job has no supervisory duties.

What benefits does Waste Management offer to eligible employees?

Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, company matching on 401K, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

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WM

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.