Senior HRBP: Regional People Partner for Front‑Line Teams

Smurfit Westrock plc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support across CA facilities including Cerritos, Ontario, and Corona. You will manage employee relations, performance management, talent development, and HR metrics as a strategic partner to the business.

Responsibilities include supporting safety programs, coaching managers, recruiting collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal/state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5 years of HR experience; SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively with coaching and resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to complete assignments under deadlines.
• Effective at multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead change; team-building and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Champions and supports Smurfit Westrock safety programs and policies.
• Creates strategic partnerships with frontline employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
• Develops progressive discipline plans for attendance, conduct, and performance issues.
• Implements HR policies ensuring compliance with federal and state laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, wage/hour).
• Coaches and advises employees and managers on relations policies and procedures.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to manage recruiting and provide market-based compensation recommendations.
• Investigates questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
• Conducts periodic training on topics including sexual harassment, diversity, and employment law.
• Contributes to safety and performance excellence processes; travels as required.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Change management

Analytical thinking

Team building

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support across CA facilities including Cerritos, Ontario, and Corona. You will manage employee relations, performance management, talent development, and HR metrics as a strategic partner to the business.

Responsibilities include supporting safety programs, coaching managers, recruiting collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal/state laws.