HR Generalist

About the position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. The HR Generalist will provide day-to-day HR functional support for the West Point Mill facility in West Point, VA. This position will have a variety of HR responsibilities including labor relations, policies and procedures, recruitment, and talent management for assigned client group. You will serve as a business liaison for managing union relationships while assisting with human resource initiatives designed to drive continuous improvement of HR and mill metrics.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
• Create progressive discipline 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 Federal and State regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Serve as the first point of contact for labor relations to manage grievance procedures and administration of the collective bargaining agreement and labor union contract negotiations.
• Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, contractual labor agreements interpretation and proper operating procedures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage the workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives.
• Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business-related degree
• 3 to 5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e., OFCCP)
• Working knowledge of HRIS tools and payroll systems, employment laws, benefits, HR principles
• Demonstrated experience managing union relationships and labor relations
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.
• Demonstrated success in applying fresh, creative thinking and a growth mindset to complex challenges/problems resulting in high impact outcomes
• Excellent cross-group collaboration, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Possess a desire to grow and develop employees in a complex and matrixed business environment

Benefits

• Relocation Support