Senior HR Programs & PMO Lead

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Global leader in packaging with safety

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead a team of HR program professionals across North America, aligning Labor Relations, HR service delivery, and the HR PMO. You will connect HR Operations, Shared Services, HRIS, HRBPs, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into scalable solutions.

You will drive process improvement, design future-state processes, and implement governance across HR portfolios, delivering measurable results and executive visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• 7+ years progressive experience in HR operations or program management.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional programs and translating priorities into measurable outcomes.
• Ability to provide clear insights to senior leaders and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Prosci or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR program professionals, setting clear priorities and development plans.
• Balance workload across the team to deliver program outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Design future-state HR processes, governance, and service delivery models.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to align Labor Relations, HRBPs, HR Operations, HRIS and business stakeholders.
• Lead approved Labor Relations improvements from assessment through implementation.
• Operationalize and administer HR PMO governance, intake, prioritization, and reporting.
• Coordinate portfolio reviews, project health reporting, and executive visibility across HR initiatives.
• Provide portfolio insights to HR PMO leadership on health, risks, and decisions.
• Maintain KPIs, service measures, and benefit realization tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Operations

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead a team of HR program professionals across North America, aligning Labor Relations, HR service delivery, and the HR PMO. You will connect HR Operations, Shared Services, HRIS, HRBPs, and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into scalable solutions.

You will drive process improvement, design future-state processes, and implement governance across HR portfolios, delivering measurable results and executive visibility.