Senior Employee Relations Specialist jobs in United States
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Rumpke Waste & Recycling · 3 hours ago

Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is a family-owned company that provides waste and recycling solutions. The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of employee relations investigations, partnering with HR Managers, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Environmental ConsultingRecyclingService IndustryWaste Management

Responsibilities

Collaborate with HR Managers and management teams as a strategic partner to understand and manage complex employee relations situations
Conduct complex, high-risk, and time-sensitive investigations related to employee complaints or claims from start to finish
Create and maintain a process for investigations to be completed in a consistent manner
Create comprehensive and objective investigative reports, including findings and recommendations
Create a process for and leading and maintaining all tracking of investigations and disciplinary actions related to those investigations to identify trends, gap areas, and/or training needs
Collaborate With Senior HR Manager on investigations, trends, findings, etc
Provide accurate and timely updates on investigations to Senior HR Manager
Work with legal counsel to manage HR-related claims and prepare for potential legal proceedings in partnership with Sr. HRM
Provide specialized knowledge and guidance on investigatory procedures, legal requirements, and best practices for handling sensitive matters
Coach/Guide RHRMs on how to conduct investigations as backup when needed
Train managers and/or employees on HR related topics
Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Employee relationsInvestigatory skillsBusiness acumenStakeholder managementCritical thinkingMicrosoft applicationsMulti-taskingProfessional demeanorAttention to detail

Required

5+ years employee relations and investigatory experience is required
Must demonstrate a strong business acumen and knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in HR
Maintain a high level of confidentially with all information contained within the scope of employment
Must possess professional demeanor and stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to work with all levels of management and employees in a professional and efficient manner
Must display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments accurately and efficiently
Must be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications
Must work efficiently and effectively, both independently and as a team
Ability to think critically to analyze and identify issues, make decisions, and resolve problems
Must possess senior level investigatory skills
Possess and maintain current knowledge of laws related to Human Resources
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver's license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Preferred

Waste industry experience is a plus

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Life insurance
Paid vacation
And more.

Company

Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environmentally friendly waste disposal and recycling solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$55M
Key Investors
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
2025-07-01Debt Financing· $55M

Leadership Team

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Phil Wehrman
CFO
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