Covanta

Human Resources Generalist

Covanta$76K — $101K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or PHR/SPHR preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or a multi-site environment
  • Strong employee relations and employment/labor law knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform HR decisions
  • HRIS experience; Workday or UKG experience a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR business partner and advisor to regional leaders, facility managers, and employees
  • Coach leaders on employee relations, performance, policy, investigations, and workplace concerns
  • Attend career fairs to source talent with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Manage onboarding, new hire orientations, and exit/stay interviews, analyzing trends
  • Leverage HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and talent development
  • Support performance management, succession planning, compliance, and employee engagement

Benefits

  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
  • Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
About the role

Are you looking to work for a company that is making a difference in combating climate change? Are you an ambitious, data-driven HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships and helping leaders make informed people decisions? Are you looking for an opportunity to broaden your HR expertise while making a meaningful impact across a growing organization? If so, we are looking for you!

We are seeking an HR Generalist to join our East Region HR Team, serving as a trusted business partner to leaders and employees at our Bristol & SECON, CT facilities.

This role will provide comprehensive HR support across employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, policy administration, employee engagement, and training and development.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who wants to grow, take ownership, and make a visible impact.

Travel is expected, approximately 25-35% in this role.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted HR business partner and advisor to regional leaders, facility managers, and employees on a broad range of HR matters
  • Coach leaders on employee relations, performance, policy, investigations, and workplace concerns
  • Attend career fairs at local agencies, universities, vocational schools, etc. to source talent for open roles with a focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientations, exit/stay interviews, including analyzing trends and developing action tracker, status change forms to ensure HRIS System accuracy
  • Leverage HR data, workforce metrics, and employee trends to identify opportunities, provide insights, and make informed recommendations to leadership
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and talent development.
  • Lead and support recruitment strategies, including partnerships with external talent sources
  • Support performance management, succession planning, compensation, compliance, and employee engagement
  • Partner with leaders to develop employees and strengthen organizational talent
  • Support implementation and communication of HR policies, programs, and initiatives
  • Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data; assist with payroll and benefits questions
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience
  • Build trust and credibility while balancing employee needs with business priorities


Position Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or PHR/SPHR preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or a multi-site environment
  • Strong employee relations and employment/labor law knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform HR decisions
  • Experience with recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development
  • HRIS experience; Workday or UKG experience a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work effectively with leaders at all levels
  • Ambitious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous professional growth
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-35%


Physical Demands of the Role:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard


Total Rewards & Compensation:

  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
  • Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $76,000.00 - $101,100.00 USD per annum

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

About Covanta

Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. The company's mission is to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for communities worldwide. Covanta operates over 40 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The company's waste-to-energy facilities convert non-recyclable waste into clean, renewable energy, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing safe and reliable waste disposal services. Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services, including waste management, recycling, and environmental consulting services.
Learn more about Covanta
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$28 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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