Manager, Human Resources (Atlanta)

Job Title: Human Resource ManagerLocation: Atlanta, GA (preferred) Remote/Hybrid - USAReports to: VP, Human ResourcesDepartment Name: Human ResourcesJob Types: Full Time, ExemptPosition SummaryThe HR Manager is responsible for overseeing Human Resources operations across the U.S. workforce while providing support and coordination for international and cross-border teams. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role partners closely with leaders and employees to ensure consistent HR practices, compliance, and a positive employee experience across regions. This position plays a key role in supporting Rubicon’s international teams and growth while maintaining alignment with U.S. employment standards and local requirements.Essential Duties & Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and support all core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operationsServe as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practicesManage employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, corrective action, and documentationSupport compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, while coordinating with external partners to ensure adherence to applicable international labor requirementsSupport talent initiatives including recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, employee development, engagement programs, and retention initiativesPartner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational changes, and global expansion initiativesOversee HR processes related to leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work programsCoordinate with payroll, benefits, and external vendors to support cross-border HR administrationMaintain accurate HR records and support HR reporting and audit readiness across systemsAssist with development and rollout of HR policies and practices that support all employees and company operations while maintaining consistency and equitySupport compensation, benefits administration, and year-end processes in partnership with HR leadershipCollaborate with internal stakeholders to continuously improve HR programs, trainings and employee experienceAbility to travel and/or work onsite as neededPerforms other duties as assigned or apparentSupervisory Responsibilities:This role may have supervisory responsibility for HR team members, interns or contractors.Experience & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience5–8 years of progressive HR experienceStrong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practicesExperience supporting international or cross-border workforcesStrong working knowledge of U.S. employment law; familiarity with international labor practices preferredBilingual in Spanish preferredExperience partnering with external counsel, PEOs, EORs, or staffing agencies for international operationsProficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office toolsStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsHigh degree of discretion, professionalism and sound judgementPhysical Demands and Working EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time.Frequent use of a computer requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Ability to sit for extended periods while working from home or a designated workspace.Ability to perform tasks that require sustained attention and focus.Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.Travel to attend team meetings may be required.To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, the employee must provide reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions and technology setup conducive to remote work. The company laptop will be provided.A quiet, distraction-free workspace is required for maintaining productivity.Collaboration with team members may occur through virtual meetings and communication platforms.About Rubicon Rubicon is a leading provider of technology-based waste and recycling solutions for waste generators, helping them to understand, manage, and reduce waste.We provide multi-location businesses with an all-in-one waste and recycling solution, offering deep insights into your waste streams to enable informed decision-making and actions across all your locations. We help customers achieve sustainability goals with tailored zero waste solutions, leveraging our longstanding relationships with more than 8,000 vendors and hauler partners.Rubicon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.Rubicon is committed to sustainability and will rely on all employees to serve as an advocate for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) both internally and externally to help grow the Company’s ESG objectives.Environment: Contribute, measurably, to Rubicon’s carbon reduction goal and circular economy effortsSocial: Support Rubicon’s efforts to cultivate/promote racial and gender equityGovernance: Advance Rubicon’s commitment to best-in-class governance practicesJob SummaryRequisition Number: MANAG002028Job Category: Human ResourcesSchedule: Full-Time