Associate HR Business Partner

Associate HR Business Partner

Posting Start Date: 4/3/26

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025.

Job Purpose

The Associate HR Business Partner - Field Support Center will support the strategic focus of the Human Resources team and ensure delivery of HR objectives through a developing knowledge of human resource generalist issues, as well as company policies and procedures. The individual in this role will utilize excellent problem solving, communication, and people skills to participate in effective employee relations with team members at various levels of the organization. The Associate HR Business Partner will work closely with the other functional HR teams to provide employee support and will perform HR-related administrative tasks. In addition to supporting the Field Support Center team, this individual will also work in partnership with the field HR team on various initiatives, projects, and requests. The Associate HR Business Partner will work closely with the HR leadership team to support strategic initiatives and overall team goals.

What you will do...

• Provide general support of HR activities in employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, staffing, and training
• Administer weekly orientation sessions for new hires at the Field Support Center, and coordinate orientation activities for remote employees of FSC-based teams
• Support the onboarding process for FSC and field managers, to include assistance with questions and issues related to the onboarding system, guidance for I-9 completion, and I-9 compliance tracking
• Provide insight and response to general employee questions and concerns
• Generate and process employee agreements, including non‑compete agreements, retention agreements, and separation agreements
• Support managers with employee issues, performance discussions, and progressive discipline, to include participation in terminations
• Process employee transactions in a timely manner by following internal department procedures
• Act as an employee advocate to communicate ideas to improve strategy to leadership
• Assist with development and deployment of HR strategies, programs, and initiatives
• Demonstrate active participation in Herc Rentals Safety Culture, always prioritizing the safety of team members and customers alike
• Administer employee programs, including the Employee Referral Bonus Program and Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Assist managers and Talent Acquisition in the hiring process, to include requesting requisitions, providing job data, and occasional participation in recruiting events
• Advise managers and employees on HR-related policies and research when necessary

Requirements

• BA/BS University degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management
• Excellent communications skills
• Change Management skills
• Independent decision making and judgement
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Skills

• Strong focus on customer service
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks
• Ability to react to changing business needs and adapt quickly
• Solid and proven computer skill set (knowledge of MS Office is preferred)
• Ability to work and communicates effectively with individuals at all levels of the company

Req #: 68199

Pay Range: $70k - $80k

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.