Human Resources Generalist

at  Covanta

Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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About the role
Are you looking to work for a company that is making a difference in combating climate change? Are you looking to gain experience in all aspects of HR? If so, then we are looking for you!
We are currently seeking an HR Generalist to Reworld’s South Region HR Team primarily providing HR support for our Tulsa, OK and Huntsville, AL sites.
This role will provide HR support for all HR key processes - employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, leadership/employee development, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner providing creative solutions to support business priorities. This is a key role in our HR Succession plan with opportunity to have a progressive career path. We are seeking candidates who have a desire and willingness to relocate for future career opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees to assist in addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues
• Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to leadership
• Support recruitment efforts within the assigned facilities; partner with facility managers to assess workforce planning needs
• Attend career fairs at local agencies, universities, vocational schools, etc. to source talent for open roles with a focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientations, exit/stay interviews, including analyzing trends and developing action tracker, status change forms to ensure HRIS System accuracy

Serve as point of contact to employees regarding payroll and benefits questions.

• Responsible for employee newsletters and employee engagement events.
• Assist in the development, implementation and communication of company policies and procedures
• 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

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources,
• PHR or SPHR certification, preferred
• 3 + years of experience within Human Resources; preferably in a manufacturing environment supporting hourly and salaried workforce
• May require some travel to South Region facilities
• Strong business acumen and influencing skills.
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously and working in an environment which requires flexibility
• Role model for safety leadership.
• Self-starter who has a creative approach to implementing HR practices. The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to independently prioritize workload effectively. The ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees is key.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong knowledge of employment/labor law and progressive HR practices

HRIS experience highly desirable, experience with Workday/UKG Kronos a plus

Physical Demands of the Role:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard

Shift:

• Monday through Friday

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Position Responsibilities:

• Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees to assist in addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues
• Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to leadership
• Support recruitment efforts within the assigned facilities; partner with facility managers to assess workforce planning needs
• Attend career fairs at local agencies, universities, vocational schools, etc. to source talent for open roles with a focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientations, exit/stay interviews, including analyzing trends and developing action tracker, status change forms to ensure HRIS System accurac

Physical Demands of the Role:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboar