Multisite HR Leader: Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Smurfit Westrock; Brandenton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Multisite HR Manager to partner with operations leadership across multiple facilities, supporting ~275 employees in union and non-union environments. You will drive people strategies, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness while balancing day-to-day ER and labor-relations responsibilities with longer-term talent goals.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to implement HR initiatives across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and geographically dispersed leadership teams.
• Experience supporting union and non-union workforces.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and employment law.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and providing leadership coaching.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership and functional leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, labor relations, and talent strategies.
• Utilize workforce and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives across multiple sites.
• Support union and non-union locations by providing guidance on labor relations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievance administration, investigations, and contract compliance.
• Conduct and oversee employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Coach leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, attendance management, and employee engagement.
• Identify recurring employee concerns and implement proactive solutions that improve the employee experience.
• Assess organizational capabilities and identify talent gaps.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support recruiting, selection, and onboarding activities for leadership and professional positions.
• Facilitate development planning and career growth opportunities for employees and leaders.
• Partner with Compensation and Total Rewards teams on job evaluations, market pricing, compensation planning, and organizational design initiatives.
• Support annual merit, incentive, and talent review processes.
• Provide workforce analytics and recommendations to support staffing and organizational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor agreements, and company policies.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety and operational leadership to support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Oversee compliance-related training, documentation, and employment practices.
• Ensure effective utilization of HR systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that simplify processes and enhance business performance.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Labor Relations, Payroll, Benefits, and Learning & Development teams to deliver best-in-class HR solutions.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across all locations.
• Support employee communication initiatives and engagement strategies.
• Help leaders build strong teams that reflect the company's values and business objectives.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Performance management

Employment law

Investigations

Analytical skills

Communication

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Job description

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Multisite HR Manager to partner with operations leadership across multiple facilities, supporting ~275 employees in union and non-union environments. You will drive people strategies, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness while balancing day-to-day ER and labor-relations responsibilities with longer-term talent goals.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to implement HR initiatives across diverse