Human Resources Business Partner, Employee Relations

Clean Harbors is looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to work remotely for our Environmental Services group. This role oversees the development and execution of business specific people initiatives that align and support overall business strategy. This role focuses on working with the business leaders to promote a culture of positive employee relations and employee engagement.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

• Competitive wages 

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment

• Group 401K with company matching component

• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Positive and safe work environments 

• Support the full lifecycle of employee relations cases, including intake, triage, investigation, documentation, and closure in accordance with the ER SOP.

• Assist in ensuring all cases are handled promptly, objectively, and consistently, with accurate case files and proper follow-through.

• Conduct extensive fact-finding campaigns for high-risk or complex cases including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, substance abuse, unethical conduct, and policy violations.

• Ensure ER investigations meet standards of neutrality, confidentiality, timeliness, and compliance with company policy and employment law.

• Support ER case management systems and ensure data integrity, timely updates, and accuracy of all documentation.

• Support the generation of quarterly trend analyses, including insights related to turnover drivers, leader-specific patterns, workplace climate concerns, and cultural risk indicators.

• Assist in translating ES&S ER trends into actionable solutions, training interventions, and policy recommendations to strengthen organizational culture and mitigate future risk.

• Promote a proactive, prevention-focused ER culture that supports prompt resolution of concerns and empowers leaders to address issues before escalation.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR or Employee Relations experience, including significant investigation experience
• Exceptional communication, judgment, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend preventative solutions.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and ER best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, and operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Customer service mindset

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment,

Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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