Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Clean Harbors is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join their safety conscious team! The HRBP oversees the development and execution of line of business (LOB) specific people initiatives that align and support overall business strategy. Focuses on working with the business and the Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COE) 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
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal and Labor Relations department as needed. Includes administering union agreements for assigned unions and organizations where applicable. May participate/support HRD with union negotiations
• Consults with line management, providing HR expertise including change management
• Increase leadership capability through coaching, development planning and facilitation
• Building trusting relationships throughout the company by spending time in the field and getting to know the critical challenges to growing the business first hand
• Coach, counsel and train all managers and employees company policies/procedures, organizational development training programs, career development, employee relations, labor relations, and all other training programs
• Strategically collaborate with LOB/COEs and deploy programs to understand and improve employee engagement, employee retention and turnover reduction (including updating of policies etc.)
• Facilitate annual performance management, employee development and compensation review processes (life cycle)
• Manages and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective thorough and objective investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources/Labor Relations/Business/Related field
• 3+ years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to bridge cross functional boundaries within an organization
• Ability to make decisions in an adverse situation, conflict resolution
• Ability to support team development, strong problem solving skills
• Professional presentation with both written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize while being detail oriented
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Job Identification 159194

Job Category Human Resources

Posting Date 04/14/2026, 05:36 PM

Locations 1445 West 42nd Street, Chicago, IL, 60609, US

Job Schedule Full time

Pay Range $39425.0 - $126637.85 Annually

Will this candidate be an Operating Branch Owner? No

Job Function HR Business Partners

Regular or Temporary Regular