What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Herc Rentals?
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2024. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 450 locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.
Job Purpose
HR Business Partners are aligned with the business to provide direct coordination and access to the HR COE Leadership Team and service areas. Support the strategic focus and ensure delivery of COE objectives.
Responsible for providing effective employee relations, service employees by utilizing excellent problem solving and relationship skills, an in-depth knowledge of human resources generalist issues as well as policies and procedures, and knowledge of company products and services.
It is important that this individual support and drive HR strategy through the business in partnership with senior and local management. The Business Partner will work closely with business leaders and the HR Leadership Team to support deployment of a comprehensive HR Strategy. The full range of generalist knowledge will be needed to drive success
What you will do...
- Responsible for local deployment of Global HR COE strategies. Ensure business case objectives for HR solutions/policy are met.
- Focus HR initiatives to meet Operational needs. Manage day-to-day HR activities in employee relations, compensation, labor relations, benefits, staffing, training, and succession planning to support operational goals and business objectives
- Act as an Employee Advocate
- Communicate ideas to improve strategy.
- Workforce planning is a function of the business unit – it will be the responsibility of the BP role to carry it out.
- Staffing & Recruitment. Approve employment requisitions, participate in interviewing and career fairs when necessary. Ensures onboarding for all new employees is consistent as well as successfully prepares employees for their roles.
- Ensure successful implementation of all COE initiatives. Active partner with local management to implement HR programs, policies, and procedures.
- Training & Development. Mentor, develop and coach staff providing guidance, leadership, and coaching to achieve results that are in alignment with business objectives.
- Employee relations - Conduct investigations and provide written findings and recommended actions
- DOT Compliance
- Ensure consistent discipline practices and legal compliance. Provide management guidance on HR laws and regulations.
- Union Avoidance
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience and a proven track record in an HR position. Experience in labor and relations.
- Bachelor or Master - Human Resource Management or a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in Human Resources
Compensation
- $80k minimum salary annual bonus, company car, and full benefits including 401k match
Salary : $80,000
