Sr Manager Human Resources - Field

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Human Resources Manager - Field provides support for the field operations, by providing guidance and taking the initiative on all aspects of the Human Resources function for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and the integration of culture at those locations; partners with the operations teams on specific projects and initiatives, focuses on process improvement for the field Human Resources management team and acts a liaison with the labor team and field units providing support and engagement, when needed. The Senior Human Resources Manager - Field will be responsible for all compliance related initiatives impacting the field, along with other projects that are assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the industry and assigned areas of responsibility to serve as an effective business partner.
• Partners with the M&A and local teams, participating and driving the pro-forma process to ensure compliance with legal aspects, including state and federal minimum wage laws, I-9 compliance and other applicable legal requirements.
• Creates and maintains a web-based M&A HR platform for live updates on potential deals and updates of diligence.
• Partners with field, including operations and HR, to educate and assist locations through the entire diligence process for both buy/sell agreements.
• Drives continuous improvement and integrates industry and company best practices into the integration of people, process, and technology.
• Leads the local leaders in organizational development and culture integration.
• Ensures compliance with integrations specifically surrounding the work eligibility process and onboarding.
• Provides leadership in coordinating subject matter experts in HR, compensation, benefits, legal, and labor relations with the local field teams to ensure proper execution of responsibilities related to the buy/sell agreement.
• Responsible for time management relative to the buy/sell HR responsibilities and communication between the Field HR Team and the Business Development Team and ensuring that these activities / discussions are laid out in a project plan for the HR Team.
• Effectively leads the field organization through all divestitures to ensure that leaders are managing the exit of people and assets appropriately.
• May conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth; recommends follow up actions, as necessary and is instrumental in ensuring all appropriate next steps are followed.
• Champions compliance for all Human Resources related aspects in the field to ensure that the training is delivered; and execution and follow-up are consistent and within Company standards and guidelines.
• Liaisons with the labor relations team to assist the field in various situations that would require additional input and assistance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PHR or SPHR Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Specialized training in compensation, organizational planning and development, training and employee relations.
• Excellent organizational management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the management team.
• Ability to interact on a professional basis with all levels of management.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret and quickly respond to business needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong PC skills as demonstrated by advanced PC skills with business and communication software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong ethics and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of Human Resources business partnership experience with field partners.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global