HR Generalist: Union Relations & Talent Partner

Smurfit Westrock; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Missouri Chesterfield seeks an HR Generalist to oversee labor relations, policies and recruitment for the mill. This role acts as the business liaison for managing union relationships while assisting with HR initiatives to improve mill metrics and day-to-day HR support.

You will collaborate with front-line employees and supervisors, coordinate recruitment for hourly staff, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or business.
• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience.
• Labor relations experience within a unionized manufacturing facility preferred.
• Drug screening after conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and hiring for the mill, including partnerships with universities.
• Create strategic partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
• Create progressive discipline plans to monitor, review and suggest actions for attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues.
• Implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements and reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, interview procedures, and interview materials for hourly employees.
• Investigate questions/complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
• Serve as first point of contact for labor relations to manage grievance procedures and union contract negotiations.
• Coach and advise employees and managers on policies, contractual labor agreements interpretation and procedures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage workforce plan development and training initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Customer‑Oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Missouri Chesterfield seeks an HR Generalist to oversee labor relations, policies and recruitment for the mill. This role acts as the business liaison for managing union relationships while assisting with HR initiatives to improve mill metrics and day-to-day HR support.

You will collaborate with front-line employees and supervisors, coordinate recruitment for hourly staff, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.