Human Resource Specialist

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

As a Human Resource Specialist at United Rentals, you will support multiple departments across several locations with a large non-exempt population. You’ll provide expertise and solutions in the areas of employee relations, recruiting and staffing, training, employment practice, performance management and compensation and legal compliance.

Sound challenging and fun? Consider getting on the management track at United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world. We’ll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You’ll be proud of your team and the work we all do in providing the equipment that helps build our communities.

Additional duties include the following:

• Partner with department managers on hiring needs

• Work closely with the recruitment function to coordinate hiring process

• 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

• Work with Corporate HR staff 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

• 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

• Excellent assessment and interviewing skills

• Strong interpersonal / influencing skills

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. Part Time roles: Benefits offering includes 401(k) retirement with company match/RRSP; 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, part time eligibility in select provinces

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