HR Generalist

Smurfit Westrock-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Salinas, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Paper Manufacturing

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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 Manager is responsible for leading implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives in the business to ensure an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term. The HR Manager serves as employee champion, managing compensation, employment, benefits, training, safety and health, employee relations, and labor relations. This position is located onsite at the Salinas, CA Corrugated Container facility

Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
Implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support the overall business objectives and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
Provide guidance and expertise on HR-related matters to plant management and employees.
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 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.

5 to 7 years of experience as HR Generalist or manager in a complex, unionized manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's Degree HR Management or related business degree preferred; will consider relevant combination of experience and education
Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e. OFCCP)
Working knowledge of HRIS tools and payroll systems, employment laws, benefits, HR principles.
Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
Experience managing union relationships and labor relations.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance), paid time off, employee assistance program, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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