HR Generalist

Smurfit Westrock•Indianapolis, IN

18d

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Generalist to support its Indianapolis facility. The role advances positive employee relations, effective communication, talent acquisition, organized HR records, fair compensation administration, timely performance evaluations, and compliance with company policies. The HR Generalist also supports organizational improvement by streamlining processes, implementing programs, and fostering a positive work environment. The role partners with the HR Manager and facility operations on workforce planning, compensation and benefits, employee development, retention, worker’s compensation, safety, and corporate HR initiatives. It includes recruiting and onboarding employees, delivering orientation and training, managing benefits open enrollment, maintaining compliant employee files and reports, and representing the company in unemployment hearings and other employee-related legal proceedings. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
At least 3 years of human resources generalist experience.
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution.
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, and with HRIS software.
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision and to work independently.
Ability to relate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain good attendance and a professional demeanor and appearance.
Mathematical ability to perform job-related calculations.
Availability to support managers and employees at various hours of the day and night, and willingness to work evening and night shifts periodically.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws and company regulations.
Track and analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven insights.
Manage employee data and generate reports for mandatory government submissions.
Partner with the HR Manager on wage and benefit program administration to promote equity and fairness.
Cultivate positive employee relations, proactively address potential issues, and support a union-free environment.
Investigate employee relations concerns and collaborate with the HR Manager on resolutions.
Analyze turnover trends with the HR Manager and develop and implement retention strategies.
Lead new employee onboarding and deliver comprehensive new employee orientation programs.
Collaborate with operations to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce aligned with facility goals.
Source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and ensure compliance with hiring policies and procedures.
Partner with managers on timely, accurate performance reviews and collaborate with the HR Manager on employee development plans.
Execute corporate HR initiatives at the facility level.
Conduct HR-related training, including management development in interviewing and coaching.
Maintain accurate, compliant employee files in accordance with company policy.
Manage annual employee benefits open enrollment.
Support facility safety programs through training, OSHA relations, safety committee participation, accident investigations, and OSHA log maintenance.
Collaborate with the HR Manager on worker’s compensation claims and provide regular updates.
Represent the company in unemployment hearings and other employee-related legal proceedings.
Travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.