Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Casella Waste Systems•Rutland, VT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Office Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leaders by collaborating with HR colleagues to deliver enterprise-aligned people solutions that drive business performance, strengthen governance, and foster a high-performing culture. This role acts as a primary point of contact for Home Office employees and managers, providing integrated HR support while partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence to implement solutions that enable organizational effectiveness and long-term business success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR management, business, or a related field
3-5 years of progressive human resources experience, including extensive management of complex employee relations matters
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Customer-focused mindset
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compensation practices, HR and payroll information systems, and a basic understanding of benefits policies and procedures
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Hold a valid driver’s license
Able to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred, e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR

Responsibilities

Aligns people strategy to enterprise objectives by partnering with Home Office leaders to translate business, financial, and operational goals into effective workforce plans.
Serves as a trusted advisor delivering strategic and operational HR consultation to leaders across Finance, Audit, Sales, Customer Service, Legal, IT, and Operations Support.
Leads complex employee relations matters by conducting objective investigations, advising leaders on appropriate actions, and mitigating legal and reputational risk.
Ensures compliance and governance through disciplined application of employment laws, internal policies, documentation, and audit-ready HR practices.
Enables performance and accountability by coaching leaders on goal setting, feedback, corrective action, and career development.
Fosters engagement, culture, and retention by guiding leaders on workforce practices that promote consistency, equity, and employee experience.
Leverages workforce analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions.
Ensures the effective delivery of core HR programs (onboarding, compensation, benefits, leave, recognition, and talent processes) aligned with enterprise standards.
Identifies capability and training needs by assessing organizational, leadership, and compliance requirements for corporate functions.
Serves as a trusted HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing clear guidance, policy interpretation, and resolution of HR-related inquiries.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.