HR Generalist

Smurfit Westrock Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Indianapolis seeks an HR Generalist to drive employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and talent processes. You will manage data, reports for government submissions, and partner with the HR Manager to ensure fair compensation administration.

You will also lead performance reviews, safety initiatives, and participate in open enrollment while maintaining accurate records and supporting a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years HR generalist experience.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and company regulations.
• Track and analyze HR metrics for data-driven insights.
• Manage employee data and government submissions.
• Administer wage/benefit programs to ensure equity.
• Lead onboarding and new employee orientation.
• Source, screen, and manage candidates and coordinate interviews.
• Support safety programs and OSHA relations.
• Handle unemployment hearings and other employee-related proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS degree

PHR/SPHR preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Drive positive employee relations, facilitate effective communication, and manage talent acquisition for the facility. Maintain organized HR records and collaborate with the HR Manager to ensure fair and accurate compensation administration. Champion timely and accurate performance evaluations, enforce company HR policies, and implement corporate HR initiatives. Lead organizational improvement by streamlining processes, supporting new programs, and fostering a positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws and company regulations.
• Track and analyze HR metrics to 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 ensure equity and fairness.
• Cultivate positive employee relations and proactively address potential issues to maintain a union-free environment.
• Investigate employee relations concerns and collaborate with the HR Manager on resolutions.
• Analyze turnover trends in partnership with the HR Manager to develop and implement effective retention strategies.
• Lead the new employee onboarding process to ensure a smooth and engaging integration.
• Collaborate with operations to proactively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and skilled workforce aligned with facility goals.
• Source, screen, and manage candidates, coordinate interviews, and ensure adherence to all hiring policies and procedures.
• Partner with managers to ensure timely and accurate performance reviews and collaborate with the HR Manager on employee development plans.
• Drive the execution of corporate HR initiatives at the facility level.
• Oversee and deliver comprehensive new employee orientation programs.
• Conduct HR-related training, including management development in areas like interviewing and coaching.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee files in accordance with company policy.
• Manage annual open enrollment processes for employee benefits.
• Support facility safety programs through training, OSHA relations, and participation in safety committees, including accident investigation and OSHA log maintenance.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager on the management of worker’s compensation claims and provide regular updates.
• Represent the company in unemployment hearings and other employee‑related legal proceedings.
• Travel  as required.
• Performs ? job duties ? as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requirements include BA/BS and a minimum of 3 years’ human resources generalist experience. PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills, including negotiation, persuasion and conflict resolution abilities.
• Must have time management and organizational skills required, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Must demonstrate s trong attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products with strong emphasis in Excel and Word, Outlook and HRIS software.
• Must have a strong work-ethic as well as a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must have mathematical ability to perform calculations required by the job.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Must be available for managers and employees at various hours of the day and night.
• Must be willing to work evening and night shifts periodically.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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