Human Resources Manager

WM; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an HR Manager to partner with operational leaders in a hybrid role based in Burbank, CA. The role balances hands-on HR execution with strategic initiatives to boost employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, teamwork, and workforce performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business partnership, people leadership, and coaching experience, with demonstrated labor/union relations expertise and the ability to support a large, complex organization across the market area,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Labor Relations, HR Management, Psychology, or related field.
• 4 years of experience minimum; 5 years in HR leadership preferred.
• SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose organization issues and implement HR solutions.
• Plan and coordinate HR functions with available resources.
• Lead talent management, succession, and development programs.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Coach managers on people matters.
• Deliver HR programs aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with COE to execute HR strategies.
• Oversee recruitment outreach and onboarding.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Coaching & development

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Labor Relations or HR Management or Psychology

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years experience

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.

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.

II. 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.)

III. 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

IV. 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 - $135,000. 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.

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.