Multisite HR Business Partner - Montgomery, AL

Smurfit Westrock; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States seeks a multisite HR Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support to the Montgomery, AL facility and adjacent sites, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance and talent management.

This role partners with operations leaders to drive continuous improvement of HR services, ensures compliance with federal/state laws, and contributes to safety and inclusion initiatives; travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to investigate conflicts and use coaching and resolution techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to the facility across employee relations, talent acquisition, performance and talent management.
• Work as a strategic partner to the business for Montgomery, Cullman and Athens AL.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR services and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coach and advise leaders and front-line staff on HR policy interpretation and procedures.
• Travel as required.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Recruiting support

Training & development

MS Office suite

HRIS proficiency

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Description & Requirements 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.

Description & Requirements 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 Multisite HRBP will provide day-to-day HR functional support to the facility. This position will have responsibility for employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, talent management and human resources metrics. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for driving continuous improvement of human resources services as a strategic partner to the business for Montgomery, Cullman and Athens AL.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Champions and supports Smurfit Westrock safety programs and policies.
• Creates strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
• Creates progressive discipline plans to monitor, review and make suggestions for corrective actions for attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues.
• Implements human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements including EEO, FMLA, ADA, and federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Coaches and advises front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, policy and procedure interpretation and proper operating procedures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the recruiting process and ensure accurate, market-based compensation recommendations are provided and best-in-class onboarding practices are utilized.
• Investigates questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
• Conducts periodic training on applicable topics including sexual harassment, diversity, and employment law.
• Responsible for being a key member and contributor of safety-related and performance excellence processes.
• Travel as required.

What You Need To Succeed

• A bachelor's degree is preferred with a focus on human resources, organizational development, communications or business.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience. SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and solve such issues using a variety of methods and tools, including coaching and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Bring assignments to successful completion under specific deadlines.
• Effective at multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead change.
• Team building and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving ability.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.