HR Advisor (Bilingual)

About the Role

The Advisor, HR is tasked with providing tactical, responsive Human Resources support to individual contributors in assigned business units and/or functions. This position serves as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for employee relations issues and human resources policies and processes. The People Advisor will champion, demonstrate, and uphold WM Commitments & Values to foster an environment of trust and employee engagement for a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• 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 employee relations issues, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws.
• Serves as the local People point of contact supporting/delivering internal processes including Performance Management, New Hire Orientation, and Exit interviews.
• Conducts training on company policy, programs, and other issues as they arise.
• Partners and participates with local team(s) on recruitment outreach efforts.
• Serves as an active member of People-related project teams as assigned.
• Apprises and escalates potential legal, risk, safety, etc. concerns to the People Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar area of study, or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of related work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Preferred: Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Physical Requirements

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Note: Benefits may vary by site.