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Are you looking to work for a company that is making a difference in combating climate change? Do you have a passion for employee relations, and talent management and are looking to gain a well-rounded experience in different aspects of Human Resources? If so, then we are looking for you!
Covanta is currently seeking a high potential Human Resources Manager to join our team and support the Environmental Services/Material Processing and Waste to Energy facilities in Milwaukee MN, Indianapolis IN, Portage IN, Fox Valley WI, and Cedar Rapids IA.
Human Resources Manager
Location: Covanta’s facility in Milwaukee (WI), or Indianapolis (IN)
Reports to: Senior Director, HR Business Partner
Experience Required: 3+ Years
Travel Percentage: As Needed
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
This job offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Total Rewards package that includes:
A Competitive Base Salary
Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan
Great benefits include PTO, health insurance from Day 1, up to 7% company contribution for Retirement Savings Plan, and a 401K match
About the role
This role will provide HR generalist support in the areas of employee relations, policy development and administration, performance management, talent acquisition, and training & development to the leadership teams and employees within the facilities.
This role covers multiple sites and local travel is required with some frequency. Travel is about 20%.
Responsibilities:
Counsel facility managers on employee relation issues including but not limited to employee complaints, grievances, and investigations.
Determine recruitment strategies for open and future roles and provide hands-on support and guidance in the recruitment process.
Provide support and guidance to managers in the areas of compensation, compliance, talent development, succession planning, performance management, retention strategies, and effective record-keeping and general HR-related issues.
Deliver corporate HR initiatives and programs effectively through the facilities.
Create an environment of positive employee relations; balance business needs with employee needs, establish trust and credibility with employees and be seen as approachable and fair.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources
SHRM PHR or SPHR preferred
3 + years in an HR Generalist or Manager role
Self-starter with a hands-on approach who has a creative approach to implementing HR practices
Passion for HR & ability to drive change
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision & to independently prioritize workload effectively
Excellent oral, written & interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong knowledge of employment/labor law and progressive HR practices
HRIS & Workday experience a plus
Proficient with MS Office Products
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at (url removed)). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.
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