Human Resources Manager

Socket.dev; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel to Burbank office

Job summary

WM is seeking an HR Manager to serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders, balancing HR execution with engagement and performance initiatives. The role emphasizes labor/union relations, leadership coaching, and effective collaboration across teams.

Hybrid role with onsite presence and travel to the Burbank market area office. The position involves implementing HR solutions, succession planning, training, and guiding managers on employment issues while ensuring compliance with laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Industrial/Labor Relations, HR Management, Psychology)
• Minimum 4 years of HR-related experience, with labor relations exposure
• At least 5 years managing HR systems, processes, programs and professionals

Responsibilities

• Identify HR solutions to meet business objectives and diagnose issues
• Plan and coordinate HR functions and resources
• Lead succession planning and development programs for key roles
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives and organizational health improvements
• Coach managers on people matters and provide HR guidance

Skills

Labor relations

People leadership

Coaching

Strategic partnership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Labor Relations, HRM, Psychology

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience

5 years HR systems leadership experience

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Summary

As a member of the WM Human Resources organization, the HR Manager serves as a strategic people partner and trusted advisor to operational leaders, balancing hands‑on HR execution with initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, teamwork, and workforce performance. We’re looking for an experienced HR leader who brings strong business partnership skills, people leadership and coaching experience, and the ability to support a large, complex organization.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated labor/union relations experience, along with a track record of building strong partnerships and collaborating effectively across teams. This is a hybrid role supporting the broader market area, with regular onsite presence and travel to our market area office in Burbank.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and activates HR solutions that impact the company’s ability to meet business objectives. Must accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans


• Plans, manages and coordinates various HR functions and organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.


• Leadership activity will include managing talent through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, learning and development programs for preparing employees for career advancement and employee development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the business of the company and the industry.


• Execute area/business unit/functional-level strategies to improve organizational health and culture. Lead and participate in diversity & inclusion initiatives.


• Coaches and advises managers, supporting multiple functions/departments on people matters.


• Delivers HR solutions that are considered value-added, measurable, directly tied to the operating unit and/or functional department level business objectives.


• Participates as a key member of district operating unit and/or functional department leadership team providing people solutions to improve business impact.


• Proposes HR solutions and/or organizational changes at an operating unit and/or department level based upon an analysis of operational opportunities.


• Partners with appropriate Centers of Expertise (COE) to execute HR strategies, initiatives, and programs to support business objectives at an Area and/or Functional level.


• Leads/manages projects and/or participates as a project member on HR initiatives as assigned.


• Hires, leads, develops, and coaches members of the HR Organization.


• Develops written and oral presentations that have high clarity and impact. Provides regular written reports as needed to business unit and/or functional department leadership.


• Serves as an advisor to management for employment related legal issues and ensures local compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws.


• Execute organizational change initiatives that support the company’s strategic business framework.


• Proactively identifies and applies new ideas to adapt to changing work demands.


• Partners with the HR Director to identify and prioritize opportunities for process improvement and new initiatives.


• Provides technical advice, knowledge, coaching and guidance to others within the human resources discipline.


• Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing recruitment outreach.


• Oversees / monitors new employee orientation to foster engagement.


• Oversees employee separation notices and related documentation and orchestrates and/or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.


• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.


• Oversees training on company policy, programs and other issues as they arise.


• Counsels managers on various employee and labors relation matters. Partners with COE accordingly.


• Participates in the budget process; analyzes data (year-to-date, year-over-year, to budget, to prior year, etc.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology or related field, or in lieu of degree


• High School Diploma or GED (Accredited) and 4 years of experience


• 5 years of experience managing human resource systems, process, programs, initiatives and professionals (in addition to education requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional in Human Resources Senior (SPHR) Certification

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $111,205 - $135,00 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

This role is designated as Hybrid which will follow the WM Office Policy requiring in office work and an option to work remotely.

About WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. If this position is to be performed in Los Angeles County, California, please read carefully the information contained here in LA County Addendum.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.