Human Resources Generalist

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services (ROS) division! ROS provides complete portable toilet rental solutions for temporary, long-term and seasonal requests with superior selection and uncompromising quality. A leader in portable restrooms, porta potties and restroom trailers for rent.

As a Human Resources Generalist for ROS, you will perform a variety of HR generalist functions in support of the field HR Director. You will provide expertise and solutions in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, training, employment practice, performance management, compensation and legal compliance. You’ll work collaboratively under the direction of the HR Director in delivering programs that foster HR excellence and continuous improvement.

This role will have a strong focus on employee relations including coaching leadership through employee issues and interacting with our large hourly workforce.  Similar industry experience with multi-state/locations and bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

What you’ll do:

Proactively work with employees and managers to address workplace issues/concerns

Review and make recommendations on performance issues, FMLA, and worker’s comp

Partner with managers by providing guidance and support that will enable and foster achievement of department goals

Promote employee engagement survey, provide guidance to management reviewing results and developing and implementing action plans to drive improvement in opportunity areas

Promote involvement and activities in support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Work with HR Director on leadership and succession planning initiatives as well as other training and development initiatives

Deliver HR related content to managers and employees, such as performance management, career development, new HR programs, etc.

Support field HR Director in facilitating the annual performance and compensation process

Provide guidance to managers, in conjunction with corporate compensation in making recommendations for merit and bonus

Support field Recruiters and HR Managers by providing tools and resources to increase the applicant pool

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources Management or related field preferred

PHR certification or SHRM-CP completion preferred

2-4 years broad HR representative/generalist experience in all facets of HR with a strong background in employee relations and employment practices

Proficient in workplace investigations and able to work in a confidential and discrete manner

Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to present to all levels within the organization

Technical HR knowledge – EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, federal/local laws

Strong working knowledge of positive employee relations as well as disciplinary processes

Excellent assessment and interviewing skills

Strong interpersonal/influencing skills

Ability to both collaborate and lead on projects

Proficient in MS Office(Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS/payroll systems (Workday preferred)

50% to 60% travel to include air, over and multi-night stay, often on short notice

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Can be based anywhere in the United States near a major airport with preference given to those on the West Coast

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

Paid Sick Leave

An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

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