HR Transformation Leader — Programs & Labor Relations

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Value-driven culture

Training and development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Global leader in packaging

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead a team of HR program professionals and drive process improvement across North America HR, with emphasis on Labor Relations, HR service delivery, and the HR PMO. You will collaborate with HR Operations, Shared Services, HRIS, HRBPs, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into scalable, sustainable ways of working.

You will partner with regional and global teams to design future-state processes, governance, and metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR program professionals with clear priorities and development plans.
• Design future-state Labor Relations processes and governance with stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to align priorities and resolve dependencies.
• Operationalize HR PMO governance including intake, prioritization, and stage-gate coordination.
• Drive process standardization, simplification, and efficiency across portfolios.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional program management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Operations

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead a team of HR program professionals and drive process improvement across North America HR, with emphasis on Labor Relations, HR service delivery, and the HR PMO. You will collaborate with HR Operations, Shared Services, HRIS, HRBPs, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into scalable, sustainable ways of working.

You will partner with regional and global teams to design future-state processes, governance, and metrics