I. Job Summary 
As a member of the WM HR Organization, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for providing hands-on, tactical support to employees within the HR and Digital organizations. The Senior Advisor will serve as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for employee relations issues and human resources policies and processes. The HR Senior Advisor plays a key role in WM’s People-First culture by creating a positive and productive workplace environment by advising on HR policies and programs that align with the company’s immediate needs and future objectives. 

 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully as a Senior HR Advisor supporting the Human Resources and Digital functions you must be able to demonstrate the below key duties:  

Provides reliable and timely coaching and counseling to employees on issues to ensure consistent, transparent application of policies, procedures and employment laws.  Identifies, communicates and resolves complex employee relations issues balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws.  Plan and coordinate various HR activities ensuring the appropriate resources and stakeholders are engaged to enable a successful outcome.  Coach and advise individual contributors and managers, supporting multiple functions/departments on HR matters.  Facilitates training on company policy, programs, and other issues as they arise. 

Assists HR leader in ensuring a People-First lens throughout the employee lifecycle journey including, but not limited to: 

Hiring and Onboarding (supports recruitment process by working with the recruiting team on compensation proposals, participating in interviews, aiding in new employee orientation) 

Employee Development and Performance Management (participates in succession planning and talent review exercises and conversations, actively participates in performance management initiatives and conversations)   

Retention (participates in Culture and Engagement initiatives such as Voice of the Employee (VOE) Survey, helps analyze data surrounding HR insights and offer recommendations, participates in action planning for VOE opportunities. 

Offboarding (assists in employee separation notices and related documentation)  

Partner with appropriate Centers of Expertise (COE) to consult on HR initiatives, and programs to support business objectives within Human Resources and Digital.  Assist in projects and/or participate as a project member on HR initiatives as assigned.  Develop and provide regular and ad-hoc reports as needed to business unit and/or functional department leadership.  Serve as an advisor to individual contributors and managers for employment related legal issues and ensure local compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws.  Other duties as assigned. 

 
III. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 
 
A. Education and Experience 
 Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience. 

Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience in a HR Advisor or Generalist capacity (in addition to education requirement). 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
None 
  

C. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 

Must possess strong interpersonal skills with a customer focused approach and proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.  Strong employee relations skills and experience with demonstrated ability to connect with employees at all levels.  Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and conflict resolution with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.  Self-motivated with an ability to navigate complex environments, find answers and drive solutions.  Comfortable with high volume work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.  Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately assess risk.  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use experience and judgement to make decisions that may be based on imperfect or incomplete information.  Comfort with ambiguity, strong adaptability with and the ability to embrace and lead change. 

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Required to travel up to 10%.  

Normal setting for this job is an office setting. 

Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on pension, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
  

We are seeking a dynamic Sr Advisor with strong partnering skills and proven ability to drive business results. Apply now for a rewarding WM career where you can make a difference in people's lives, grow, and drive sustainability for a better world.