Senior HR Advisor

About the role

Preferred: 4 years of Human Resource generalist experience to include leading talent development in addition to education requirements. Strong working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications, with the ability to leverage AI to support and scale talent development and learning initiatives. As a member of the WM Human Resources organization, the Senior HR Advisor provides tactical, responsive HR support to individual contributors in assigned business units and/or functions. The position serves as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for employee relations issues and human resources policies and processes.

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 complex employee relations issues balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws.
• Serves as the local HR 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 HR‑related project teams as assigned.
• Mentors others within the HR department by providing technical advice and guidance.
• Assists the HR Manager in the development and maintenance of processes and policies as well as new initiatives.
• Apprises and escalates potential legal, risk, safety, etc., concerns to the HR Manager.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a similar area of study, or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 4 years of relevant work experience in an HR Advisor or Generalist capacity.

Preferred

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP)
• 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

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Benefits may vary by site.