Senior Director, Talent Management

Smurfit Westrock plc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Management to lead innovative talent strategies and performance management initiatives. This role is pivotal in aligning talent strategies with business goals, ensuring a high-performing culture, and developing future leaders. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to enhance associate engagement and retention while driving organizational change. Join a global packaging company that values integrity, respect, and sustainability, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive leadership development

Career growth opportunities

Attractive total rewards package

Corporate culture based on integrity and respect

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent management with proven success in large organizations.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with expertise in performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance management processes to drive engagement and accountability.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning to ensure robust pipelines for key roles.

Skills

Talent Management

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Development

Change Management

Psychometric Assessment

Organizational Development

Communication Skills

Consulting Skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is looking for a dynamic, results-driven talent management leader who can deeply understand and integrate the business strategy, talent strategy, and workforce dynamics to enable Smurfit Westrock’s businesses to execute on their priorities.

This exciting career opportunity will utilize the successful candidate’s talent management experience when partnering with HRBPs, Business Leaders, and COEs to develop a variety of innovative solutions for Smurfit Westrock.

The incumbent will report to the Talent & Inclusion VP for North America and manage a team responsible for embedding talent strategies within the business. Success will be measured by the adoption of Smurfit Westrock’s talent processes and outcomes related to succession, engagement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities
As the Senior Director of Talent Management, you will be responsible for:

• Performance Management
  • Oversee the design and execution of a performance management approach that enables a high-performing culture of feedback, drives accountability, engagement, and continuous development.
  • Evolve performance processes to ensure alignment with business goals, leadership expectations, and associate growth.
  • Implement data-driven approaches to measure and enhance performance effectiveness across all levels.
• Talent Reviews & Succession Planning
  • Design and implement a talent strategy that embeds talent best practices into our culture, enables business success, and associate growth.
  • Lead the Talent Review and Succession Planning processes, ensuring robust pipelines for key roles and future leadership needs with strong talent.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify and develop high-potential talent and accelerate readiness for critical roles.
• Associate Listening & Assessments
  • Lead enterprise-wide associate listening strategies, including engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and focus groups, to gather meaningful insights and inform talent strategies.
  • Oversee associate assessments throughout the full employee lifecycle, including hiring assessments, leadership evaluations, and 360-degree feedback tools.
  • Translate employee feedback and assessment data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives.
• Talent Ecosystem Enablement
  • Lead the Talent Management team ensuring quality, associate-focused programs and content are created and implemented with excellence, ensuring positive impacts to the business and associates.
  • Ensure that all talent management initiatives align with and reinforce company culture, values, and business objectives.
  • Design and implement innovative talent strategies that enhance associate engagement, retention, and career growth.
  • Drive thought leadership and vision in talent strategy, bringing external best practices and research to inform decision-making.

What You Need To Succeed

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and performance management.
• Proven success in designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent strategies in a large, complex business organization resulting in meaningful outcomes.
• Strong expertise in psychometric assessment design and data-driven talent decision-making.
• Experience leading associate listening strategies, including survey design, data analysis, and action planning.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights and strategies.
• HR business partner experience is desired.
• Excellent internal consulting skills with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and senior leaders.
• Proven history of successfully leading organizations through change utilizing change management best practices.
• Proven people management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Naturally collaborative with others, having worked in a matrixed organization to achieve organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Global industry experience is beneficial (corrugated, food service, folding carton packaging, manufacturing) but not required.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive leadership development with career growth opportunities.
• An attractive total rewards package reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing