VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.
Waste Services
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
Railcar Services
VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
Marine Services
VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.
We are looking for an HR Generalist. The HR Generalist will oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources Department and will manage a wide range of tasks, covering many aspects of day-to-day HR processes, including employee relations, onboarding, data entry HRIS system updates, leaves, benefits, report generation, and compliance. The successful candidate is a collaborative team member who will continually strive to move VLS Environmental Solutions forward. This position will be onsite. Local candidates are preferred.
Responsibilities
The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of HR-related tasks, including but not limited to:
- Coordinate various new hire processes such as I-9 compliance, background checks, and drug screen
- Conducting new hire orientations and onboarding processes ensuring completion of necessary documentation
- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment
- Update and maintain the HRIS system, ensuring accurate processing of employee data and transactions
- Assist with FMLA claims
- Support and manage employee relations issues by facilitating conflict resolution and addressing employment-related inquiries, escalating complex matters as needed
- Facilitate and/or participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and human resources investigations
- Track and document compliance with required training, including ethics, and anti-harassment programs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Conduct research and analyze data for assigned projects
- Process forms and generate documents such as offer letters, and handle DocuSign
- Ensure job descriptions are up to date through regular reviews and revisions
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelor’s in human resources, business administration, or related field required
- At least four years of proven experience as a human resources generalist or similar role
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM or other HR certifications.
- Bilingual in Spanish - Preferred
Compensation & Benefits
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- At least four years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in HRIS systems
- Experience handling DocuSign and generating HR documents (offer letters, forms)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM or other HR certification
- Bilingual in Spanish
What We Do
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of sustainable waste management and environmental solutions. The company specializes in waste-to-energy initiatives, processing non-hazardous waste into heat and fuel, as well as hazardous waste management, marine services, and railcar cleaning. They are dedicated to helping clients achieve zero-waste goals and sustainability through an integrated approach to industrial processes and environmental compliance.
