United Rentals Hiring for HR Generalist at Baton Rouge, Louisiana Full Time

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

As an HR Generalist at United Rentals, you will perform a variety of HR generalist functions in support of the field HR Director. You will provide expertise and solutions in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, training, employment practice, performance management, compensation and legal compliance. You’ll work collaboratively under the direction of the HR Director in delivering programs that foster HR excellence and continuous improvement.

If you would enjoy the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, consider a future with United Rentals. We’ll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You will also be supported by a strong management team that will help you achieve your goals.

*This is a remote position

Additional duties include the following:

• Support field recruiters/field HR Managers by providing tools and resources to increase the applicant pool of diverse candidates and assist field in achievement of diversity goals

• Research and suggest implementation of diversity best practice

• Proactively work with employees and managers to address workplace issues/concerns

• Review and make recommendations on performance issues, FMLA, and worker’s comp

• Partner with department managers by providing guidance and support that will enable and foster achievement of department goals

• Promote employee engagement survey, provide guidance to management reviewing results and developing and implementing action plans to drive improvement in opportunity areas

• Promote involvement and activities in support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Work with HR Director on leadership and succession planning initiatives as well as other training and development initiatives

• Deliver HR related content to managers and employees, such as performance management, career development, new HR programs, etc.

• Support Corporate HR in facilitating the annual performance and compensation process

• Provide guidance to managers, in conjunction with corporate compensation in making recommendations for merit and bonus

• Other duties assigned as needed

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred

• PHR certification or HR Certificate Program Completion preferred

• 2-4 years HR broad representative / generalist experience in all facets of HR with a strong background in employee relations and employment practices

• Proficient in workplace investigations and able to work in a confidential and discrete manner

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present to all levels within the organization

• Technical HR knowledge – EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, federal/local laws; plus strong working knowledge of positive employee relations as well as disciplinary processes

• Excellent assessment and interviewing skills

• Strong interpersonal / influencing skills

• Ability to both collaborate and lead on projects

• Proficiency in computer skills (Outlook, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, HRIS/payroll systems (preferably Workday experience)

• 30% travel to include air, over and multi-night stay

At United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company, we believe that it takes great employees to build a great organization – and we’re passionate about helping our people grow professionally and embrace teamwork in everything they do. Our culture is based on our corporate values and centers on mutual respect, job satisfaction, diversity and a shared responsibility to build a better future.

What’s in it for you?

U.S. Full Time roles : Best in class benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, flex spending and health savings accounts; 401(k) retirement with company match; life and disability insurance; and paid time off including sick, vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave. Comprehensive training and development and career growth opportunities.

U.S. Non-Full Time roles: Benefits offering includes 401(k) retirement with company match; paid time off including sick, vacation and holidays; and comprehensive training and development and career growth opportunities.

Canada: Best in class benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision, RRSP/DPSP*, paid time off, comprehensive training and development, and career growth opportunities.

*Offered for full time roles, non-full time eligibility in select provinces.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.