People Operations Partner
About The Position
At SCA, you’ll play a key role in driving our mission to keep communities clean and safe across the country. As a People Operations Partner “POPS”, you’ll help shape operations, support our dedicated field teams, and deliver critical services that make a visible impact every day. Whether you're leading people, optimizing processes, or providing essential support, your work will contribute directly to our success—and to the communities we proudly serve. Your daily impact: The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of a position, providing clarity on how the role supports Company goals. However, as business needs evolve, these responsibilities may shift over time to reflect new priorities, processes, or technologies:
Requirements
- Experience: 1 year of HR Generalist experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Communication: Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments to achieve shared goals
- Work Ethic: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality results
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Anticipates challenges, identifies solutions, and adjusts to evolving business needs
Nice To Haves
- Industry Experience: Waste Management / Driver experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Employee Resource: Be a trusted go-to for employees—answering questions, offering guidance, and supporting great employee experiences.
- Manager Coach: Partner with leaders to navigate people challenges, build confidence, and lead effectively.
- Performance-Focused: Support performance reviews, feedback conversations, and growth plans that drive results.
- Employee Relations: Assist with employee relations matters with fairness, consistency, and a people-first mindset.
- Change Management: Help leaders and teams navigate change with clear communication, structure, and support.
- HR Systems & Data: Leverage HR systems and people data to inform decisions, spot trends, and improve processes.
- SCA Expert: Serve as a subject-matter expert on People Ops programs, policies, and practices.
- HR Trainer: Deliver engaging training on HR topics, policies, and people best practices.
- Policy Adherence: Apply policies consistently while balancing business needs and employee experience.
- State & Federal Law: Use working knowledge of employment laws to support compliance and reduce risk.
- Regular & Predictable Attendance: The ability to consistently report to work on time and as scheduled, with minimal unexcused absences. This includes being present and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, and reliably adhering to start times, breaks, and end times.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Match: Plan for the long haul—retirement is another kind of clean sweep.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance: Take care of what matters most with benefits designed to support you and your family’s wellbeing and future.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: If life throws a pothole your way, we help you keep rolling.
- Indemnity Insurance: Extra protection for life’s unexpected detours.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Even the best machines need downtime.
- Training Programs: Shift into high gear with learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Team Focus: We show up for our customers and each other, every day.
- A Culture that Cares: People are the heart of everything we do, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and growth
- Rooted in Respect: A company with a name people know & trust - built on relationships, community pride and a people focused approach to leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
