Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition

WestRock Company; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Leadership development

Global packaging leader with focus on—

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead the Frontline TA team across the Corrugated Division, including Merchandising Display & Packaging Solutions.

This role shapes recruitment strategies for top hourly and non-exempt talent and partners with HR and business leaders to align with workforce planning. You will mentor recruiters, drive world-class hiring experiences, influence global practices, and spearhead initiatives to improve quality, speed, diversity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience with leadership.
• Experience leading high-volume hourly and skilled roles in manufacturing.
• Ability to translate workforce needs into recruiting strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to a team of recruiters, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational excellence, and industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise level recruiting strategies that accelerate hiring speed, elevate talent quality, strengthen workforce diversity, and enhance the end-to-end candidate experience.
• Develop standardized operating procedures for Talent Acquisition processes, coaching staff for consistent execution and compliance.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to understand workforce planning needs and deliver proactive talent solutions.
• Advise executives on talent supply trends, competitive intelligence, and sourcing strategies to support long-term pipeline development.
• Lead employer brand initiatives to position WestRock as a top employer of choice across priority markets and talent segments.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across the recruiting lifecycle.
• Collaborate with TA Operations, HR Tech, and TA leadership to optimize recruitment technologies and workflows.
• Leverage analytics to identify trends, diagnose challenges, and drive improvement in processes and hiring outcomes.
• Influence senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations to enable effective decision-making.
• Oversee full lifecycle for executive-level roles, including intake, interview design, assessment, and debrief.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide projects to strengthen TA capabilities and readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Talent acquisition strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Executive and leadership recruiting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition will be an essential leader within the Frontline Talent Acquisition team and will be responsible for leading recruitment efforts across the Corrugated Division to include Merchandising Display & Packaging Solutions. In this role, you will design and execute Frontline Talent Acquisition strategies that attract top hourly and Salary Non-Exempt talent and support organizational growth. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure alignment with workforce planning and deliver a world-class hiring manager and candidate experience. This position offers the opportunity to influence global recruiting practices, mentor teams, and drive impactful initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to a team of recruiters, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational excellence, and industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and continuously optimize enterprise level recruiting strategies that accelerate hiring speed, elevate talent quality, strengthen workforce diversity, and enhance the end-to-end candidate experience.
• Work in conjunction with peers and leadership to develop, implement, and continuously enhance standardized operating procedures for Talent Acquisition processes, while training and coaching team members to ensure consistent execution, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and senior business leaders to understand workforce planning needs and deliver proactive, data informed talent solutions.
• Serve as a trusted external labor market expert, advising executives on talent supply trends, competitive intelligence, and sourcing strategies that support long term talent pipeline development.
• Lead employer brand initiatives to position Smurfit WestRock as a top employer of choice across priority markets and talent segments.
• Ensure full compliance with all employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across the recruiting lifecycle, mitigating risk and promoting equitable hiring practices.
• Collaborate with TA Operations, HR Technology, and TA leadership to evaluate, implement, and optimize recruitment technologies, tools, and workflows that enhance efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage recruiting analytics and performance metrics to identify trends, diagnose challenges, and drive continuous improvement across processes, team performance, and hiring outcomes.
• Influence and consult with senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations, reinforcing Talent Acquisition best practices and enabling effective decision-making.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for critical or executive-level roles, including intake strategy sessions, interview design, talent assessment, and post-interview debrief facilitation.
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide projects aimed at strengthening Talent Acquisition capabilities, processes, and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of corporate recruiting or talent acquisition experience; leadership experience required.
• Proven experience developing and leading recruitment strategies for high volume hourly and skilled trade roles, with strong preference for candidates with production and manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong business acumen to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and HR Business Partners, serving as a strategic talent partner to align hiring strategies with business priorities and workforce needs.
• 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).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Career development opportunities and leadership training.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• A career with a global packaging leader where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are core values.