Human Resources Generalist

Reworld Projects, LLC; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Incentives & Rewards

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC is seeking an HR Generalist to join the East Region HR Team, supporting leaders and employees at Bristol & SECON, CT facilities. The role includes employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, policy administration, and training.

Travel of 25–35% is expected. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (HR preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Experience with recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
• HRIS experience; Workday or UKG experience a plus.
• Strong employee relations and knowledge of employment/labor law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR business partner to regional leaders, facility managers, and employees on HR matters.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance, policy, investigations, and workplace concerns.
• Attend career fairs to source talent with DEI focus; support diversity recruitment efforts.
• Handle onboarding, orientations, exit interviews, and maintain HRIS data accuracy.
• Leverage HR data and metrics to identify opportunities and advise leadership.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and talent development.
• Lead recruitment strategies and partnerships with external talent sources.
• Support performance management, compensation, and compliance processes.
• Support development of employees and strengthen organizational talent.
• Communicate and implement HR policies and programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

3+ years HR experience

Tools

Workday

UKG

Excel

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. All that we’re missing is you.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld’s differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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.

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 DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff… and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta

Reworld™ is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential.

Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America

Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint

Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste

When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/