Strategic HR Leader for Unionized Manufacturing

Westrock Company, Inc.; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Cerritos, CA to lead core HR programs and drive a sustainable people strategy.

You will champion compensation, benefits, training, safety, and employee relations while partnering with leaders to solve operational people challenges. The role focuses on labor relations, performance management, and development initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning and compliance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience as HR Generalist in complex, unionized manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree HR Management or related business degree; will consider relevant combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration.
• Serve as strategic partner using data-driven diagnostics for decision-making to foster cultural change in business transformation.
• Foster a continuous learning environment through developing and improving the knowledge and skills of the organization, including analyzing training needs, determining how to meet the training needs, as well as coaching and mentoring future leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and Collective Bargaining.
• Develop and continually improve the safety and health processes for the facility and compliance with regulations.
• Manage administrative functions to ensure HR systems and records are accurate, consistent, and efficient.
• Serve as change agent as Smurfit Westrock continues to expand with a goal of providing world-class customer and employee experience.
• Promote employee and organizational development including leadership development, succession planning, performance management programs, skills gap analysis, and individual career development.
• Consult with General Managers and Operations Managers to understand how to navigate operational challenges and issues.
• Resolve people related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigative procedures

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree HR Management or related business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS (PeopleSoft/Workday/Avature)

CMMS

Job description

Westrock Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Cerritos, CA to lead core HR programs and drive a sustainable people strategy.

You will champion compensation, benefits, training, safety, and employee relations while partnering with leaders to solve operational people challenges. The role focuses on labor relations, performance management, and development initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning and compliance with federal and state laws.