Director, Sustainability Jobs

Req #: 56772

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 350 locations and has approximately 6,600 employees in North America.

We serve a diverse group of customers in a wide array of industries. We support professional con-tractors in construction and remediation. Our industrial customers include large industrial plants, refineries and petrochemical operations, automotive and aerospace manufacturers. We support government and infrastructure projects at the municipal, state and federal level. And, we continue to expand our services for customers in commercial and retail, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment and special events.

The Opportunity

Herc Rentals is seeking a Director, Sustainability based onsite in Bonita Springs, FL to oversee the Office of Sustainability and help lead and execute the company’s strategic objectives related to social and environmental opportunities across the value chain – from responsible sourcing to the impacts created by our operations. The role requires a deep understanding of current sustainability challenges in the equipment rental or business services industry, as well as a keen ability to work in a corporate environment with multiple cross-functional stakeholders.

Reporting to our Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, ESG and Communications, this leader will have a highly visible role working closely with leaders of key functional areas – Operations, HR, Procurement, Facilities, Environment, Safety and Compliance, Legal, and Finance and Accounting.

The candidate must have prior experience working in a corporate sustainability program and understand the various social and environmental impacts that are created along the value chain. The candidate must also have great business acumen, exceptionally strong problem solving and negotiating skills, a passion for leading transformative changes in the ways of working and an ability to work cross-functionally in driving solutions.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Senior Director of Sustainability will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:

• Partner with Accounting and Internal Audit to drive initiatives to position readiness of third-party audit/assessment.
• Oversee multi-function ESG Task Force comprised of team members from field operations and corporate staff functions to drive major ESG initiatives companywide.
• Lead initiatives that support our 2030 ESG goals and ensure use of the correct KPIs to measure performance.
• With members from Operations, Facilities and Environmental Affairs, drive strategy development and measurable operating footprint improvements that reduce energy and water use, carbon footprint and waste generation and recovery.
• Support the company’s Human Resources program in enhancing social awareness, community relations and cultural best practices.
• Review ESG rating agencies (MSCI, ISS, SASB, TCFD and CDP) feedback and customer questionnaires.
• Advise Procurement and Compliance on responsible sourcing and supply chain program to ensure we have the right approach to monitor for compliance, risk assessment, training, corrective action, and capacity building.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in ESG and undertake competitive benchmarking to keep abreast of important landscape changes.
• Produce an annual Corporate Citizenship Report summarizing key initiatives and responses to GRI, SASB, TCFD and CPD.
• Work to enhance internal collection of ESG data and subsequently develop KPI metrics for regions, districts and branches.

Experience

• CFA, CPA, or certifications in sustainability and GRI a plus
• Proven leadership experience including influencing direct report and multidisciplinary cross-functional teams
• Proven analytical and conceptual skills
• Proven experience in strategic development and implementation
• 10+ years of experience within related disciplines
• Excellent written/verbal, time management and quantitative/analytical skills
• Graduate degree in business, accounting, environment, or sustainability a plus

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.