Sr. HR Generalist

Why Join Circular Services

Join Circular Services and become part of a national leader revolutionizing recycling and resource recovery. With a network of best-in-class material recovery facilities and a team of seasoned industry experts, Circular Services is at the forefront of the circular economy—keeping valuable materials in use and out of landfills.  As we scale innovative solutions across the United States, you'll have the opportunity to drive real environmental impact, advance your career alongside proven leaders, and help build a more sustainable future for communities nationwide.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bilingual Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter to join our dynamic People Team in San Antonio, Texas.

In this role, you will play a critical part in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture by leading local recruitment efforts, driving employee engagement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to both managers and employees, providing hands-on support across the entire employee lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting the growth and success of both individuals and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee concerns and workplace conflict resolution in our Texas Region
• Conduct internal investigations and document findings
• Advise managers on progressive discipline, performance improvement, and offboarding
• Coach managers through sensitive employee matters with empathy and consistency

HR Administration

• Support leaders in executing HR initiatives and organizational change efforts
• Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee files and records in HRIS (preferably ADP)
• Process employee status changes, terminations, and other employment actions

Compliance

• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices
• Ensure HR policies and employee practices remain compliant and effectively communicated
• Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruiting efforts: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection for Texas 
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop job postings
• Coordinate and facilitate engaging new hire orientations and onboarding programs

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proactive, self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• High personal integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR certification
• Experience using HRIS/ATS systems, especially ADP Workforce Now
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing/direct-labor industries
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site role requiring presence in our San Antonio, Texas office at least 4 days per week
• Occasional travel required, up to 25% 
• Physical requirements include frequent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs)
• Must be comfortable with standard office environments and moderate noise levels

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.