The Human Resources Business Partner 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 HRBP 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 How you will impact WestRock: -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 Acquisition to manage the workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives. -Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.