Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist provides human resources consultation and guidance to assigned business unit managers and employees regarding performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, and interpretation and implementation of employment policies to ensure consistent application and compliance with all applicable policies.

Additional duties include monitoring and engaging in activities related to temporary labor utilization, onboarding, training, leaves, accommodations, and HR data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides human resources consultation and guidance to managers and business unit employees, including coaching and counseling on policy interpretation and resolution.
• Disseminates and monitors Corporate policies, programs, and procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the onboarding process with management to ensure the orientation process is complete and thorough.
• Provides support for activities related to federal and state laws and regulations governing human resources practices, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility Verification, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Monitors and facilitates temporary labor utilization.
• Facilitates performance management by partnering with managers to address specific issues and provides training/coaching to ensure performance reviews, talent assessments, and compensation planning are completed within Company guidelines.
• Facilitates discussions with management regarding department structure, staffing levels, reporting relationships to ensure optimum efficiencies in staffing, career progression, and talent management.
• Conducts investigations when necessary and participates in disciplinary actions when applicable.
• Communicates and plans employee engagement events for assigned business units.
• Ensures proper maintenance of confidential employee information.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience with emphasis on employee relations and/or recruiting activities.

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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

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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 help deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 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. Our 42,000 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 and our inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.

Strategy

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation.

• Recycling and Waste: We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America. Our 13 million customers and over 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage in aggregating materials at scale.
• Environmental Solutions: Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams, including PFAS remediation.
• Sustainability Innovation: We are advancing circularity and decarbonization through initiatives like the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and partnerships to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills.

Recent Recognition

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