HR Specialist - Employee Relations

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Human Resources (HR) and Employee Relations Specialist, you will support multiple departments across several locations with a large non-exempt population. The Specialist provides expertise and solutions in the areas of employee relations, recruiting and staffing, training, employment practice, performance management & compensation and legal compliance. The HR Specialist works collaboratively under the direction of the Corporate HR staff in delivering programs that foster HR excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

Employee Relations:

• Proactively work with employees and managers to address workplace issues/concerns.

• Review and make recommendations on performance issues, FMLA, and worker’s comp.

• Partner with department managers by providing guidance and support that will enable and foster achievement of department goals.

• Promote employee engagement survey, provide guidance to management reviewing results and developing and implementing action plans to drive improvement in opportunity areas.

• Promote active employee contributions for onsite committees including but not limited to the Employee Activity Committee, Safety Committee.

• Promote involvement and activities in support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Veterans United, Women United and Together United.

Recruiting & Staffing:

• Partner with department managers on hiring needs.

• Work closely with the recruitment function to coordinate hiring process, with emphasis on college and diversity hires whenever possible.

• Interview candidates, review assessments, background and drug screening results and provide input into hiring decisions.

• Manage on-boarding process including orientation, and follow-up to assess employee acclimation to new position and Company.

Leadership/Training:

• Work with Corporate HR staff on leadership and succession planning initiatives as well as other training and development initiatives.

• Assess training needs and recommend a training plan.

• Work with onsite employees to help develop and deliver localized training.

• Deliver HR related content to managers and employees, such as performance management, career development, new HR programs, etc.

• Participate in the development and implementation of HR programs.

• Provide project lead expertise as needed in collaboration with Corporate HR.

Performance Management & Compensation Administration:

• Support Corporate HR in facilitating the annual performance and compensation process.

• Provide guidance to managers, in conjunction with corporate compensation in making recommendations for merit and bonus.

Facilities Management:

• Partner with Facilities team on space planning and office assignments.

• Assist with recommending and coordinating of company events within budgetary guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources Management or related field preferred

• PHR certification or HR Certificate program completion preferred

• 2-4 years broad HR representative/generalist experience in all facets of HR with a strong background in employee relations and employment practices

• Experience working in a large company in a corporate setting with a large hourly population

• Proficient in workplace investigations and ability to work in a confidential and discrete manner

• Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and influencing skills with the ability to present to all levels within the organization

• Technical HR knowledge: EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, federal/local laws

• Excellent assessment and interviewing skills and the ability to collaborate and lead on projects

• Strong proficiency in computer skills: MS Office, HRIS/payroll, applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred)

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.