Salary Range: $79,000 - $86,500 (Based on Experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the plant to get input on HR decisions and ensure delivery of high-quality HR processes
• Supports employment activities assuring the timely placement of qualified employees in salaried and hourly positions
• Conduct new hire onboarding
• Understands, interprets, follows, and enforces all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices
• Support in analyzing training needs and make recommendations on employee and leadership training and development, including safety programs
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training
• Support to drive Engagement and Alignment initiatives locally. Plans and organizes company events, e.g., luncheons, picnics, recognition, etc.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Keeps TV monitors up to date with current and relevant information
• Support in annual open enrollment activities
• Ensures compliance with employment-related laws (EEO, OSHA, FLSA, ADAAA, FMLA, etc.).
• May serve as company representative in personnel hearings, investigations, and related employment litigation. Maintains necessary records
• Updates job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Involved with day-to-day employee relations including interest-based problem solving, counseling, and coaching
• Provides support for other duties and projects either locally driven or from Corporate. May be assigned as a subject-matter expert/best practice lead on one or more human resources disciplines
• Organizes and works independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects and completes assignments within specified deadlines
• Conduct HR investigations and submit findings and recommendations to HR Director
• Responds to site unemployment claims
• Assist with conducting exit interviews. Analyze findings and make recommendations to reduce turnover
• Complete regular reports as required (e.g., headcount, overtime, attendance, organization chart, payroll discrepancy, etc.)
• Support in payroll activities as needed. Serve as payroll backup to cover time off

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 years as an HR Professional preferably in manufacturing environment; strong preference given to candidates with at least 3 years in HR Generalist role
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, performance management, employee relations, compliance, training, and employment compliance
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• Knowledge of California employment law
• People-oriented and results-driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics and analytics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to confidently engage with business leaders, demonstrating ease in respectfully challenging perspectives when necessary to achieve optimal solutions for organizational success
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• High attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner
• PHR or SHRM CP certification a plus

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
• Constantly working in noisy office

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options–Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and
HMO Medical Plans:
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options - PPO and HMO Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.