Arcwood Environmental is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Indianapolis

Overview

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allowing us to solve our customers\' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don\'t generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: We value contributions beyond job titles and encourage continuous learning and growth.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee acts safely and ensures the well-being of colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and dynamic team where ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We foster an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive and contribute expertise wherever needed to support our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry, delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions while nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. EQT is a global investment firm with broad assets and a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets.

Position

Human Resources Generalist

As a Human Resources Generalist you will align HR strategies with Arcwood\'s business goals, partnering with the HR team, managers and employees to ensure policies and procedures are followed. This role supports initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and assists in investigations and problem resolution as needed.

Essential Functions & Requirements

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Answers policy and procedure questions from supervisors and managers and assists in decision-making regarding counseling, disciplinary needs, or other HR matters
• Serves as a point of contact for employees and answers questions related to Company policies and procedures
• Interprets, executes and administers policies, procedures, and legal guidance; acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending HR solutions
• Prepares and maintains internal and external reporting; utilizes HRIS (UKG) for operational and strategic use
• Performs routine tasks to administer and execute HR programs including disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, production, retention and recognition initiatives
• Manages employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors; refers complex matters to appropriate personnel
• Creates data reporting; builds queries, searches data, develops spreadsheets and completes periodic audits as needed
• Ensures documentation is captured when partnering with managers on HR matters
• Stays abreast of Federal, State, and Local employment laws and regulations as well as best practices to maintain compliance
• Evaluates strategies and programming to measure effectiveness and progress toward goals
• Partners with HR team members and organizational contacts to deliver quality customer service to internal stakeholders
• Participates in various departmental or organizational projects, meeting deadlines
• Takes on additional duties to support the team and organization

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field (required)
• Certifications: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (preferred)

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in human resources or employee relations (required) or
• In lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience in human resources or employee relations (required)
• Previous experience utilizing an HRIS system (required); UKG-specific experience (preferred)

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality when handling personnel information
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
• Ability to manage inquiries, address concerns and mediate conflict
• Proficiency in HR software and tools for managing employees and HR processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to take initiative in unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to align with different functional groups and represent a common point of view
• Ability to champion change and lead through influence for organizational transitions
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform essential functions

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities

A background check and post-offer drug screen will be required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Indiana, United States