HR Manager: People, Culture & Compliance Leader

Smurfit-Westrock; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off - vacation and holidays

Bonus incentive potential

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Fresno, CA is seeking an HR Manager to lead core HR programs, employee initiatives, and a long-term people strategy in a manufacturing setting. You will champion compensation, benefits, training, safety, and employee and labor relations while partnering with leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating labor relations, interpreting contracts, driving data-informed decisions, developing leaders, ensuring regulatory compliance (EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA), and building a safe,

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as HR Generalist in a complex, unionized manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or related field; relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration.
• Serve as strategic partner using data-driven diagnostics for decision-making.
• Develop learning programs, coach leaders, and mentor future managers.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA and collective bargaining requirements.
• Improve safety and health processes and maintain accurate HR records.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree HR Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (PeopleSoft, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors)

CMMS

Applicant Testing & Tracking Systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Fresno, CA is seeking an HR Manager to lead core HR programs, employee initiatives, and a long-term people strategy in a manufacturing setting. You will champion compensation, benefits, training, safety, and employee and labor relations while partnering with leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating labor relations, interpreting contracts, driving data-informed decisions, developing leaders, ensuring regulatory compliance (EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA), and building a safe,