HR Advisor: Employee Relations & Policy Expert

WM; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking an Advisor, HR to deliver tactical HR support to individual contributors within assigned business units. The role serves as the first point of contact for employee relations and HR policies, championing WM values to foster trust and engagement among a diverse workforce.

The position provides coaching on policy application, supports performance management, onboarding, and exit interviews, and collaborates with local teams on recruitment and People initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration or similar field.
• High School Diploma or GED with four years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience beyond education requirements.
• Professional HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP; CHRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and counseling to employees on policy application and employment laws.
• Identify and resolve employee relations issues balancing advocacy with policy compliance.
• Serve as local People contact for Performance Management, New Hire Orientation and Exit interviews.
• Conduct trainings on company policy, programs and issues as they arise.
• Partner with local teams on recruitment outreach efforts.
• Participate in People-related project teams as assigned.
• Escalate potential legal, risk, safety concerns to the People Manager.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

2 years related work experience

PHR or SHRM-CP

CHRP (preferred)

Job description

WM is seeking an Advisor, HR to deliver tactical HR support to individual contributors within assigned business units. The role serves as the first point of contact for employee relations and HR policies, championing WM values to foster trust and engagement among a diverse workforce.

The position provides coaching on policy application, supports performance management, onboarding, and exit interviews, and collaborates with local teams on recruitment and People initiatives.