Senior HR Business Partner, Unionized Manufacturing

Smurfit Westrock plc; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Stroudsburg, PA mill with employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management. You will drive labor relations strategies and partner with union leadership to maintain a productive environment.

The role focuses on coaching frontline leaders, interpreting the CBA, and ensuring HR policies align with federal and state laws. A strong background in analytics and recruiting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, organizational development or business.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to model effective change leadership and empower leaders through change efforts.
• Team building and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving ability using data and insights to improve business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR functional support to the Stroudsburg, PA Mill, covering employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, talent management and labor relations.
• Lead labor relations strategy, including contract administration and grievance handling with union representatives.
• Interpret and administer the CBA to ensure consistent application across shifts and departments.
• Oversee workforce planning and recruiting for hourly and salaried roles in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Coaches and advises front-line employees and managers on employee relations policies and procedures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure market-based compensation and strong onboarding practices.
• Investigate questions/complaints to resolve employee relations issues and conduct periodic training on HR topics.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Team building

Influencing

Change leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, organizational development or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Stroudsburg, PA mill with employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management. You will drive labor relations strategies and partner with union leadership to maintain a productive environment.

The role focuses on coaching frontline leaders, interpreting the CBA, and ensuring HR policies align with federal and state laws. A strong background in analytics and recruiting is required.