Human Resources Specialist

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

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 Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, and proper operating procedures. Develop strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and endure a robust talent pipeline for future hires.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all application federal and provincial applicable legislations and ensure compliance with company policies
• May conduct and summarize internal and external surveys to gather information for policy development and planning.
• Works as a change agent within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in HR Management or Labour Relations or equivalent education.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of related experience
• Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel in Canada and the US on occasion.
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of: business acumen, consulting, systems thinking, data analysis, job design and project management in a human resources role and structure
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, recognize trends, and identify systemic approaches to solving problems in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment
• Must be exceptionally organized and able to multi-task

What we offer:

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflects 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.

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $128,000. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.