Manager, HR at WM

Humble, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Data Analytics, Change Management, Consultative Approach, Employment Law, Coaching, Organizational Development, Communication Skills

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. I. Job Summary As a member of the Waste Management People organization, the People Manager will be tasked with providing world class strategic people solutions and guidance to assigned managers with a primary focus on tactical execution and support of internal manager clients. The People Manager is responsible for supporting and ensuring the execution of initiatives that build trust, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, leadership development and workforce efficiency for a diverse workforce in an emerging and fast paced enterprise. The People Manager will direct and control People policies and programs to provide and maintain an effective organization which will enable the company to achieve its short and long-term goals. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. * Identifies and activates HR solutions that impact the company’s ability to meet business objectives. Must accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans * Leads planning, coordination, and execution of key enterprise HR initiatives, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across the organization * Establishes structure, timelines, and governance for recurring HR programs (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, employee survey), driving clarity and accountability * Partners cross-functionally to translate HR priorities into scalable, repeatable processes and tools that enhance the manager and employee experience * Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and with impact * Bring a project management discipline to HR by standardizing workflows, improving documentation, and increasing operational efficiency * Serves as a flexible HR resource, initially supporting Area-wide needs with the expectation of transitioning to a dedicated client group over time * Lead and conduct employee relations investigations, including matters reported through the Integrity Helpline, ensuring timely, thorough, and objective outcomes * Leadership activity will include managing talent through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, learning and development programs for preparing employees for career advancement and employee development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the business of the company and the industry. * Coaches and advises managers, supporting multiple functions/departments on HR matters. * Delivers HR solutions that are considered value added, measurable, directly tied to the operating unit and/or functional department level business objectives. * Proposes HR solutions and/or organizational changes at an operating unit and/or department level based upon an analysis of operational opportunities. * Partners with appropriate Centers of Expertise (COE) to execute HR strategies, initiatives and programs to support business objectives at an Area and/or Functional level. * Hires, leads, develops, and coaches members of the HR Organization. * Serves as an advisor to management for employment related legal issues and ensures local compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws. * Execute organizational change initiatives that support the company’s strategic business framework. * Proactively identifies and applies new ideas to adapt to changing work demands. * Partners with the HR Director to identify and prioritize opportunities for process improvement and new initiatives. * Provides technical advice, knowledge, coaching and guidance to others within the human resources discipline. * Oversees / monitors new employee orientation to foster engagement. * Oversees employee separation notices and related documentation and orchestrates and/or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. * Counsels managers on various employee and labors relation matters. Partners with COE accordingly. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This role will manage People Advisors and support staff activities of the People department. This may include direct supervision of 1 or more full-time employees. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience * Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience. * Experience: Five (5) years of experience managing human resource systems, process, programs, initiatives and professionals (in addition to education requirement). B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements * SPHR certification preferred. C. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required * Possess & leverage human resource discipline, operational and/or business acumen to influence shareholder value. Understanding of, and some experience with, most or all core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; performance management; leadership development; training). * Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items * Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners * Strong analytical & diagnostic skills. Utilizes data analytics to identify People insights to make proactive solutions. * Ability to assess & develop individuals' knowledge, skills, and ability. Talent management and succession planning experience preferred * Innovative mindset identifying new ways to solve work problems resulting in unique/differentiated solutions. * Ability to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to action that support specific work outcomes through professional influence. Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise * Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present their point of view in varied business situation * Ability to understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective * Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong employee relations skills. * Strong labor relations skills preferred. * Experience in multiple disciplines human resources preferred. * Experience in project management preferred. V. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. * Required to travel 10% - 40% depending upon location. * Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) a significant portion of the workday. * Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely. * Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely. * Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally as necessitated by travel to field operating units. * Normal setting for this job is an office setting. Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on pension, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply." ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions. WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The People Manager provides strategic HR solutions and guidance to managers, focusing on tactical execution, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness. They are responsible for directing HR policies, managing employee relations, and driving organizational initiatives to support business objectives.