Senior Talent Acquisition Lead: High-Impact Recruiting

Smurfit Westrock; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock invites a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across multiple business segments for production, skilled trades, and salary non-exempt roles. You will design innovative TA strategies, partner with HR and leaders, and mentor peers while driving a world-class candidate experience.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and opportunities to influence talent acquisition best practices, employer branding, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of corporate recruiting experience; agency experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and executing diversity recruiting strategies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and candidates.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels and functions (professional, technical, leadership).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, recruiting events, and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies focused on speed, quality, diversity, and candidate experience.
• Proactively source and build pipelines using creative strategies and grassroots efforts.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Act as an external employment market expert, advising on talent trends and sourcing strategies.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position Smurfit WestRock as an employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle, including intake sessions, interviews, and post-interview debriefs.
• Analyze recruiting data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic consultation on talent acquisition best practices.
• Participate in employer branding campaigns and community outreach to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Strong business acumen

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit WestRock invites a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across multiple business segments for production, skilled trades, and salary non-exempt roles. You will design innovative TA strategies, partner with HR and leaders, and mentor peers while driving a world-class candidate experience.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and opportunities to influence talent acquisition best practices, employer branding, and workforce planning.