HR Manager - Cerritos, CA

Smurfit Westrock•Cerritos, CA

74d•$106,500 - $177,500

About The Position

The HR Manager leads implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives to support an effective, sustainable long-term people strategy. The role serves as an employee champion and manages compensation, employment, benefits, training, safety and health, employee relations, and labor relations. It partners with business leaders, supports organizational change and development, resolves employee issues, and ensures HR practices and records are effective and compliant.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist in a complex, unionized manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a related business field, or a relevant combination of experience and education.
Communication, strategic thinking, coaching, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with a Human Resources Information System such as PeopleSoft, Workday, or Avature.
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Nice To Haves

HR-related experience in the paper and pulp manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Coordinate labor relations activities, including contract interpretation and grievance administration.
Serve as a strategic partner, using data-driven diagnostics to inform decisions and foster cultural change during business transformation.
Develop and improve organizational knowledge and skills by analyzing training needs, determining how to address them, and coaching and mentoring future leaders.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and collective bargaining requirements.
Develop and continually improve facility safety and health processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Manage administrative functions to keep HR systems and records accurate, consistent, and efficient.
Act as a change agent as the company expands, supporting a strong customer and employee experience.
Promote employee and organizational development, including leadership development, succession planning, performance management, skills gap analysis, and individual career development.
Consult with General Managers and Operations Managers on operational challenges and issues.
Resolve people-related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigations.