HR & People Leader for Unionized Manufacturing

WestRock Company; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking an HR Manager to lead core HR programs, act as employee champion, and oversee compensation, benefits, training, safety, employee relations, and labor relations.

The role focuses on acting as a strategic partner, improving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to federal and state laws. Collaboration with site leadership will drive a world-class employee experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience as HR Generalist in complex, unionized manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree HR Management or related business degree.
• HR experience in Paper and Pulp Manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration.
• Serve as strategic partner using data-driven diagnostics for decision-making to foster cultural change in business transformation.
• Foster learning through developing and improving training needs and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and Collective Bargaining.
• Develop and continually improve safety and health processes and regulatory compliance.
• Manage HR systems and records to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree HR Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (PeopleSoft, Workday, Avature)

CMMS

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking an HR Manager to lead core HR programs, act as employee champion, and oversee compensation, benefits, training, safety, employee relations, and labor relations.

The role focuses on acting as a strategic partner, improving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to federal and state laws. Collaboration with site leadership will drive a world-class employee experience in a manufacturing setting.