Human Resources Generalist

Covanta; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits - start 1st day

Performance based Annual Incentive

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

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

The role provides comprehensive HR support across employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, policy administration, and training and development. Travel of about 25–35% is expected as part of partner engagement and staffing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong employee relations and employment/labor law knowledge.
• Data-driven HR decisions using analytics.
• Experience with recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
• HRIS experience; Workday or UKG experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Travel approximately 25–35%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR business partner 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 to source talent and improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Handle onboarding, orientation, exit/interview processes and HRIS data accuracy.
• Leverage HR metrics to identify opportunities and inform leadership decisions.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and talent development.
• Lead recruitment strategies and partnerships with external sources.
• Support performance management, succession planning, compensation, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Support HR policy implementation and communication; maintain HR records.

Skills

Employee relations

Data & analytics in HR

Recruiting & talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Performance management

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG (Ultimate Software)

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.

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 initiativesMaintain 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. Reworldreserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affluent Action Program (AAP), 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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