Talent & Development Business Partner
Waste Management
Posted Saturday, April 18, 2026
Posting ID: 2342578_crt:1773790204400
Houston, TX
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I. Job Summary
The Talent and Development Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Human Resources, driving talent strategies that support organizational objectives. This role ensures talent solutions are aligned with business needs, backed by stakeholder commitment, and effectively implemented to build a diverse talent pipeline while enabling leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth across the organization.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Required Qualifications
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Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
The Talent and Development Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Human Resources, driving talent strategies that support organizational objectives. This role ensures talent solutions are aligned with business needs, backed by stakeholder commitment, and effectively implemented to build a diverse talent pipeline while enabling leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth across the organization.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with HR and Business Leaders:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and primary contact to Market Segment HR Business Partners and Business Leaders, assessing business needs and recommending tailored talent and development solutions.
- Guide the implementation and execution of core talent infrastructure (e.g., Career Development, Performance Management, Talent Reviews & Succession Planning), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful execution of key initiatives.
- Consult and advise on customized development strategies and coaching frameworks that accelerate capability building and are aligned to business priorities.
- Support the execution of Talent Reviews and Succession Planning, offering training, insights, and best practices to strengthen leadership pipelines.
- Influence business leaders on talent priorities, advising on strategies that drive ownership and accountability for workforce development.
- Champion Talent Strategy
- Drive execution of talent and organizational development initiatives tailored to market needs and aligned with the corporate talent strategy.
- Leverage data and analytics to shape leadership development strategies, proactively identifying opportunities based on business priorities.
- Oversee the identification and development of high-potential talent, advising on targeted growth opportunities to strengthen development planning and leadership readiness.
- Continuous Improvement
- Monitor internal and external talent trends and collaborate with Centers of Excellence to provide insights and drive continuous improvement of talent and development programs.
- Leverage insights that identify opportunities to streamline talent processes, improve data quality, and enhance the user experience.
A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.
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- 8 years Of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development or related discipline
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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