Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for overseeing employee relations, policies and procedures, recruitment, and talent management for a 100% recycled papermill. This position serves as the business liaison for managing employee relationships while assisting with human resource initiatives designed to drive continuous improvement of HR and business performance metrics. The Sr. HR Generalist provides day-to-day HR functional support to a team-based non-union paper manufacturing mill.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations
• Develop progressive plans to monitor, review, and make suggestions for corrective actions for attendance, punctuality, conduct, and performance issues
• Implement human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local requirements and reporting
• Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies and proper operating procedures
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives
• Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues
• Provide payroll processing support and other administrative HR functions as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Working knowledge of HRIS tools and payroll systems, employment laws, benefits, and HR principles
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations situations
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
• Success in applying fresh, creative thinking and a growth mindset to complex challenges/problems resulting in high-impact outcomes
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent cross-group collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to grow and develop employees in a complex and matrixed business environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; may require speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 15 days of paid vacation and 11 days of paid holidays (subject to annual change)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $81,000 – $135,000, with pay based on skills, experience, and education. This role also includes a bonus plan.