HR Strategist: Employee Relations & Talent Partner

Smurfit Westrock; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development opportunities

Global packaging company with focus on

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a senior HR professional to partner with frontline leaders, shaping employee relations and HR strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will implement policies, guide management, and drive a robust talent pipeline across Canada and the US, while ensuring legal compliance and effective discipline processes. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Labour Relations.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel Canada/US.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in business acumen, consulting, systems thinking, data analysis, job design and project management in HR.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and multitask in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
• Implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance and expertise on HR matters to plant management and employees.
• Develop progressive discipline plans for attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues.
• Implement HR policies to ensure provincial and federal regulatory compliance.
• Coach and advise front-line employees and managers on employee relations and procedures; build a strong talent pipeline.
• Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage workforce plan development and training initiatives.
• Investigate questions or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• May conduct surveys to inform policy development and planning; act as a change agent.
• Works as a change agent within the organization.

Skills

Business acumen

Consulting

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Job design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Labour Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a senior HR professional to partner with frontline leaders, shaping employee relations and HR strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will implement policies, guide management, and drive a robust talent pipeline across Canada and the US, while ensuring legal compliance and effective discipline processes. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.