Human Resources Coordinator

Smurfit Westrock; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Low Moor, VA is seeking an HR Coordinator to interview and onboard new employees, update documents, and manage employee schedules. You will work closely with the HR Manager and plant leadership to align people plans with production goals.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning workforce planning, scheduling, and employee engagement across the extrusion platform.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4 years of relevant HR or manufacturing administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet work schedule, travel, or location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions.
• Partner with all employees at the plant and those that support the extrusion platform.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing and scheduling.
• Improve employee engagement, recognition, and safety programs.
• Contribute to employee/labor management, operations, and process improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will be responsible for interviewing and onboard new employees, updating documents, employee schedules and training. You will work closely with the HR Manager and Low Moor Team and play an important role in employee and operational impact.

Onsite location: Low Moor, VA Plant

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead HR functions
• Partner with all employees at the plant and those that support the extrusion platform
• Drive workforce planning, staffing and scheduling
• Improve employee engagement, recognition, and safety programs
• Contribute to employee/labor management, operations, and process improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect

What You Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• 4 years of relevant experience (HR or manufacturing administrative)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to meet work schedule, travel, or location requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification
• Associate's degree or higher
• Experience with HRIS systems

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.