HR Manager

CR&R Waste Services•Stanton, CA

51d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources Manager - CR&R Incorporated CR&R is a leading environmental services and solid waste management company serving millions of customers across Southern California. The organization is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, recycling technology, and customer-focused service. The HR role plays a vital part in ensuring a safe, engaged, and mission-aligned workforce across diverse operational environments. Position Summary The Human Resources Director at CR&R Inc provides strategic HR leadership across a large, multi-site, safety-sensitive workforce. This role leads a team of HR professionals' and partners closely with operations, fleet, environmental compliance, customer service, and municipal contract teams to support a high-performance culture and ensure compliance across all state and federal employment regulations. The HR Director oversees the full scope of HR operations-employee relations, talent management, safety alignment, labor law compliance, benefits, training, and workforce development-while championing CR&R's values of service, innovation, and employee stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
7-10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in:
Waste management
Transportation/logistics
Utilities/municipal services
Manufacturing or industrial operations
Strong knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state compliance.
Experience with HRIS Systems (Paycom Preferred)
Experience supporting large hourly and safety-sensitive workforces.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

Nice To Haves

HR certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Workforce Planning
Serve as a strategic partner to executive and operations leadership to drive HR initiatives that support CR&R's business and municipal contracts.
Use HR analytics to assess turnover, retention, labor costs, and staffing needs across different locations.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Oversee employee relations and provide guidance on complex matters such as investigations, performance issues, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, wage & hour, etc.).
Support union and non-union environments; partner with legal and operations to ensure consistent policy application.
Maintain and update company policies and employee handbook(s).
Safety & Workers' Compensation
Collaborate with the Safety Department on safety-sensitive roles (drivers, mechanics, equipment operators).
Coordinate with risk and safety teams on workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, modified duty placements, and injury trend analysis.
Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance consistent with CR&R operational standards.
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Direct recruiting strategies for operations, drivers, route supervisors, mechanics, recycling staff, administrative functions, and corporate roles.
Strengthen employer branding to attract high-quality CDL drivers and skilled labor.
Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure consistency and compliance across multiple sites.
Compensation & Benefits & HR Systems
Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures aligned with market benchmarks for waste management and public service employers.
Oversee benefits programs, open enrollment, and vendor relationships.
Drive continuous improvement of HRIS, data integrity, reporting, and HR process optimization.
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee records, pay changes, and compliance with labor standards.
Training & Development
Implement leadership development programs for supervisors, yard managers, and operations leaders.
Oversee compliance training (Harassment Prevention, DOT, safety programs).
Build training initiatives that support employee advancement and retention.
HR Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team across multiple locations.
Set clear expectations, goals, and professional development plans.
Promote a collaborative HR culture that reflects CR&R's values and service-oriented mission.