United Rentals is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Stamford

Overview

Human Resources Generalist for Reliable Onsite Services (ROS) at United Rentals. You will perform a variety of HR generalist functions in support of the field HR Director. You will provide expertise and solutions in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, training, employment practices, performance management, compensation and legal compliance. You’ll work collaboratively under the direction of the HR Director in delivering programs that foster HR excellence and continuous improvement. This role will have a strong focus on employee relations, including coaching leadership through employee issues and interacting with a large hourly workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively work with employees and managers to address workplace issues/concerns
• Review and make recommendations on performance issues, FMLA, and workers’ compensation
• Partner with department managers by providing guidance and support to enable achievement of department goals
• Promote employee engagement surveys, review results with management, and develop and implement action plans to drive improvement
• Promote involvement in and support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Collaborate with the HR Director on leadership and succession planning initiatives, plus other training and development initiatives
• Deliver HR-related content to managers and employees (e.g., performance management, career development, new HR programs)
• Support Corporate HR in facilitating the annual performance and compensation process
• Provide guidance to managers, in conjunction with corporate compensation, on merit and bonus recommendations
• Support field Recruiters and HR Managers by providing tools/resources to increase the applicant pool
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources Management or related field preferred
• PHR certification or SHRM-CP completion preferred
• 2–4 years of broad HR representative/generalist experience, with a strong background in employee relations and employment practices
• Proficient in workplace investigations; ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to all levels within the organization
• Technical HR knowledge – EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, and federal/local laws; strong working knowledge of employee relations and disciplinary processes
• Excellent assessment and interviewing skills; strong interpersonal/influencing abilities
• Ability to collaborate and lead on projects
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS/payroll systems (Workday preferred)
• 50% to 60% travel; able to travel by air and stay away for multi-night assignments
• Can be based anywhere in the United States near a major airport

Benefits

• 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
• Inclusive and welcoming culture

Equal Opportunity

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 careers@ur.com 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.

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 position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Location

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Carle Place, NY; Huntington, NY; Port Washington, NY; Stamford, CT; Hauppauge, NY