HR Advisor

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kirkland, WA

7d•$77,970 - $99,475•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the WM People organization, the HR Advisor provides foundational, tactical, and responsive Human Resources support by managing transactional HR work, HR systems processes, documentation, and lower-risk employee relations matters. The role serves as a first point of contact for standard HR inquiries and supports operational efficiency by absorbing volume work, enabling senior HR resources to focus on more complex and strategic efforts. The HR Advisor delivers consistent guidance on HR policies, processes, and programs, supports early-stage employee relations needs within established guidelines, and ensures accurate documentation and follow-through. The HR Advisor will champion, demonstrate, and uphold WM Commitments & Values to foster an environment of trust and employee engagement for a diverse workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience
2 years of related work experience (in addition to education requirement)
MUST RESIDE IN THE PNWBC MARKET AREA

Nice To Haves

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Responsibilities

Serves as the first point of contact for employees regarding standard HR questions, policy clarification, and routine people-related inquiries.
Provides reliable and timely guidance and first-step coaching to employees on lower-risk and early-stage employee relations matters to ensure consistent, transparent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws.
Identifies, tracks, and triages employee relations inquiries, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company policies and employment laws and escalates higher-risk or complex matters to HR Managers in accordance with established protocols.
Serves as the local HR point of contact supporting/delivering internal processes including Performance Management, New Hire Orientation, and Exit Interviews, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.
Owns and executes transactional HR processes within MyHR and related systems, including position maintenance, requisitions, onboarding, offboarding, data updates, reporting, and documentation.
Prepares, maintains, and audits employee relations documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards.
Conducts or supports training and informational sessions on company policy, programs, and HR processes as they arise.
Serves as an active member of HR-related project teams and operational initiatives as assigned.
Apprises and escalates potential legal, risk, safety, or compliance concerns to the HR Manager or HR leadership.