Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

The HR Generalist supports the Human Resources Manager in executing day-to-day HR operations while helping drive consistency, compliance, and employee engagement across United Liquid Waste and Recycling. This role serves as a key partner to employees and leadership by supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance initiatives.

This position is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with employee-facing support. The HR Generalist plays a critical role in ensuring a positive employee experience while supporting organizational growth and workforce stability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and support needs.
• Assist in administering HR policies, procedures, and programs across ULWR.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support employee relations efforts, including responding to employee concerns, conducting initial investigations, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist with performance management processes including documentation, tracking, and follow-ups.
• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers to support staffing needs across operations, CDL drivers, field labor, and administrative roles.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes including background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding paperwork.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive and compliant start.
• Assist in benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee communication.
• Support open enrollment processes and ongoing employee education regarding benefit offerings.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate benefits processing.
• Assist with compensation tracking, benchmarking, and internal equity reviews as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and DOT-related requirements.
• Support maintenance of compliance records including personnel files and DOT Driver Qualification Files.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation as required.
• Track and report on HR metrics such as turnover, time-to-fill, retention, and onboarding effectiveness.
• Identify trends and support recommendations for improving HR processes and employee experience.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two to five years of progressive human resources experience, including demonstrated leadership or strategic responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to handle complex employee situations.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of payroll and/or HRIS systems.
• Experience working with DOT rules and regulations.
• Experience working in a shop, manufacturing, transportation, or industrial environment.
• Bilingual

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and use office equipment.
• Lifting to 25lbs infrequently.
• Employee must be able to speak with employees and vendors as needed in-person, via telephone and/or e-mail.
• Sedentary work in an office setting, involving prolonged periods of sitting.
• Employee will also be exposed to moving equipment, such as semi-trailers, tractors, and recycling equipment.
• Exposure to weather implements, road hazards and traffic when commuting between facilities.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

United’s mission is to keep our communities clean, recycle everything we possibly can, and transform waste into high-value beneficial materials. We help local and Fortune 500 food, beverage, and grocery brands protect their reputations and achieve their sustainability goals. United manages and recycles pre-consumer food byproducts responsibly, efficiently, and at scale, keeping waste out of landfills and providing nutrient rich fertilizer to our local farming community. Our comprehensive, circular solution capabilities allow us to recycle the widest range of food and beverage wastes in the industry.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person