HR Generalist - Waste Connections

Waste Connections is currently seeking an **on-site** HR Generalist to join our Western Region Office located in Vancouver, Washington. This office supports 4000+ employees in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho. As the Region HR Generalist, you'll be part of a four-person Human Resources team that provides advice to leaders on complex employee relations matters. You will conduct fact finding investigations and through a consultative approach you will problem solve, influence resolution, and mitigate risk. In this role, you will help manage complex leave of absences, provide guidance and advice to field leadership, and will also assist in identifying talent and developing future leaders. **At Waste Connections, culture is a critical component of our success. Our managers in the field operate within a relatively decentralized structure but look to our regional administrative office for certain centralized services, including human resources.** **Essential Duties:** + Participates in projects and planning that support employee development and success. + Coaches and supports field leadership with team member performance management issues, including; coaching conversations, investigations, and progressive discipline. + Advises and manages through complex Leave of Absence issues. + Assists with integrating newly acquired companies and employees. + Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, programs, and other people matters. + Assists with planning and implementing strategic HR initiatives related to leadership development and culture. + Provides training and informative presentations to field leadership. + Additional duties as assigned. **What You Have To Have:** + 3-5 years in an HR role (or related experience). + Advanced knowledge of US employment laws. + Advanced knowledge of state specific employment laws, specifically; Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Nevada. + Strong communication skills with proven success in influencing employees at all levels of the organization. + Ability to travel up to 25% to the six Western Region states. + Ability to remain confidential with sensitive information. + Interpersonal and organizational consulting skills, along with delivery and facilitation skills. + Ability and skills to manage multiple projects and initiatives. + PHR/SPHR (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) _strongly_ _preferred._ + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (or related field) _required._ + Bilingual in English/Spanish _preferred_ . **What's In It for You?** **Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually DOE** **Bonus: 0-10%** **Equity Opportunities** Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match. You'll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more. **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**