Onsite Plant HR Coordinator: Workforce Planning & Safety

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

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.