Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - High-Volume Skilled Trades

Smurfit Westrock; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruiting across multiple business segments, with a focus on non-exempt high-volume production and skilled trades. You will design innovative strategies, build pipelines, and partner with HR to align with workforce planning.

You will mentor peers, influence stakeholders with data-driven insights, and drive employer branding to attract top talent while ensuring compliance across recruitment processes.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 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, competitor practices, 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.
• Optimize recruitment technology and tools to improve efficiency and candidate engagement.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake sessions, interview facilitation, and post-interview debriefs.
• Analyze recruiting data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, sharing best practices and industry insights.
• 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

Corporate recruiting

Diversity recruiting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing

Recruiting across levels

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruiting across multiple business segments, with a focus on non-exempt high-volume production and skilled trades. You will design innovative strategies, build pipelines, and partner with HR to align with workforce planning.

You will mentor peers, influence stakeholders with data-driven insights, and drive employer branding to attract top talent while ensuring compliance across recruitment processes.