Regional HR Generalist — Data-Driven Partner (Travel)

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

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.