Mgr, Talent Acq

Smurfit Westrock plc; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment strategy with hiring managers and HR teams, shaping sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.

You will drive full-cycle recruiting across corporate functions, advise on market trends, support diversity initiatives, and partner with external organizations to build a high-caliber talent bench.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience recruiting in large, complex global companies.
• Experience recruiting for corporate functions such as Finance, Information Technology, HR, Legal, Communications, Performance Excellence, among others.
• Track record of recruiting for executive-level roles such as Directors, Senior Directors, and Vice Presidents.
• Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e., OFCCP).
• Proven experience recruiting and presenting diverse candidate slates to promote an inclusive workplace.
• Working knowledge of HR/TS tools and technologies and candidate tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates using full-cycle recruiting knowledge and sourcing techniques.
• Advise on external market trends and availability of talent in identified functions and markets.
• Create and implement sourcing and recruitment strategies that support the workforce plan and emphasize quality of hire and candidate satisfaction.
• Drive Diversity Hiring initiatives and build partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and colleges.
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to shape recruiting strategy and manage compensation discussions and onboarding.
• Analyze recruiting data and performance metrics to improve strategies and outcomes.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The opportunity:

As Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will work directly with functional hiring managers, business stakeholders, and Smurfit Westrock’s HR teams to develop recruitment strategies that enable us to attract and hire exceptional talent. Additionally, you will serve as a first-line ambassador to candidates by filtering, screening, and actively engaging talent. We are looking for a candidate with exceptional recruitment expertise who will contribute creativity and thought leadership to developing the right sourcing and recruiting solutions to support the hiring agenda. If you are an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a deep passion for delivering excellence at every level, from strategy to execution, and you want a unique opportunity to showcase your capabilities in a growing, transforming business, this could be the role for you.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Utilize pipelining/direct sourcing techniques and full-cycle recruiting knowledge to proactively source and engage candidates
• Serve as an external employment market expert, advising on trends and availability of talent in identified functions and markets, as well as hiring landscapes and recruiting practices of competitors
• Create and implement sourcing and recruitment strategies that will support the annual workforce plan and emphasize quality of hire, process efficiency, and candidate satisfaction
• Help to drive Smurfit Westrock’s Diversity Hiring initiatives
• Establish effective partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and colleges
• Evaluate skill level, conduct an efficient and professional interview process, and partner closely with HR Business Partners on compensation, offers, background checks, and onboarding
• Analyze and interpret recruiting data and internal recruiting performance metrics to recommend improvements to recruiting strategies
• Partner with HR and internal business leaders to help shape the direction of Smurfit Westrock’s recruiting strategy by surfacing trends and driving impactful initiatives
• Communicate effectively across various teams including Smurfit Westrock Talent Acquisition leaders, hiring managers, and interview teams to share and exchange information regarding recruiting activity
• Manage candidates through Smurfit Westrock’s hiring process, maintaining a focus on excellent candidate experience
• Strengthen Smurfit Westrock’s core recruiting capabilities, address specific skill needs, and enhance the bench of talent

What you need to succeed:

• 8-10 years’ experience recruiting in large, complex global companies
• Experience recruiting for corporate functions such as Finance, Information Technology, HR, Legal, Communications, Performance Excellence, among others
• Track record of recruiting for executive-level roles such as Directors, Senior Directors, and Vice Presidents
• Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e., OFCCP)
• Proven experience recruiting and presenting diverse candidate slates to promote an inclusive workplace
• Working knowledge of HR/TS tools and technologies and candidate tracking systems
• Ability to sift through our internal applicant pool and help streamline the internal recruiting process
• Proven experience partnering with hiring managers and executives throughout the recruiting cycle
• Desire to act as an internal employee career advisor
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with urgency
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Possess strong problem‑solving, collaboration, relationship‑building, and business partnering skills
• Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.