Job Description

I. Job Summary
As a member of the WM HR Organization, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for providing hands-on, tactical support to employees within the SBS (National Accounts) organization. The Senior Advisor will serve as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for employee relations issues and human resources policies and processes. The HR Senior Advisor plays a key role in WM’s People-First culture by creating a positive and productive workplace environment by advising on HR policies and programs that align with the company’s immediate needs and future objectives.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully as a Senior HR Advisor supporting the Human Resources functions you must be able to demonstrate the below key duties:

• Provides reliable and timely coaching and counseling to employees on issues to ensure consistent, transparent application of policies, procedures and employment laws.
• Identifies, communicates and resolves complex employee relations issues balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws.
• Plan and coordinate various HR activities ensuring the appropriate resources and stakeholders are engaged to enable a successful outcome.
• Coach and advise individual contributors and managers, supporting multiple functions/departments on HR matters.
• Facilitates training on company policy, programs, and other issues as they arise.
• Assists HR leader in ensuring a People-First lens throughout the employee lifecycle journey including, but not limited to:

Hiring and Onboarding (supports recruitment process by working with the recruiting team on compensation proposals, participating in interviews, aiding in new employee orientation)

Employee Development and Performance Management (participates in succession planning and talent review exercises and conversations, actively participates in performance management initiatives and conversations)

Retention (participates in Culture and Engagement initiatives such as Voice of the Employee (VOE) Survey, helps analyze data surrounding HR insights and offer recommendations, participates in action planning for VOE opportunities.

Offboarding (assists in employee separation notices and related documentation)

• Partner with appropriate Centers of Expertise (COE) to consult on HR initiatives, and programs to support business objectives within Human Resources.
• Assist in projects and/or participate as a project member on HR initiatives as assigned.
• Develop and provide regular and ad-hoc reports as needed to business unit and/or functional department leadership.
• Serve as an advisor to individual contributors and managers for employment related legal issues and ensure local compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

III. 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 Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience in a HR Advisor or Generalist capacity (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
None
C. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with a customer focused approach and proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong employee relations skills and experience with demonstrated ability to connect with employees at all levels.
• Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and conflict resolution with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with an ability to navigate complex environments, find answers and drive solutions.
• Comfortable with high volume work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately assess risk.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use experience and judgement to make decisions that may be based on imperfect or incomplete information.
• Comfort with ambiguity, strong adaptability with and the ability to embrace and lead change.

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.

Normal setting for this job is an office setting- Windsor, CT (Hybrid Schedule M-TH)

The expected starting pay range for this position across the U.S. is $96-120K. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At WM, 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.
 

We are seeking a dynamic Sr Advisor with strong partnering skills and proven ability to drive business results. Apply now for a rewarding WM career where you can make a difference in people's lives, grow, and drive sustainability for a better world.

ABOUT WM

WM ( 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

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.