WestRock Company · 1 month ago
HR Business Partner - Labor Relations Specialist
Evadale, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestRock Company is seeking a highly experienced HR Business Partner - Labor Relations Specialist to join their Human Resources department. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support, managing labor relations, and ensuring compliance with HR laws and policies while maintaining a harmonious work environment.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and management, acting as a point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, including compensation, employee relations, leave management, performance management, benefits, policies, and labor relations
Demonstrates compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and the Collective Bargaining Agreements
Serve as primary point of contact for labor relations. This includes managing the grievance process, administration of the collective bargaining agreement, and assisting with labor union contract negotiations
Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations into employee complaints, conflicts, and disciplinary issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes in accordance with company policies and the collective bargaining agreement
Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, contractual labor agreements interpretation and proper operating procedures
Assist with the ADA interactive process and collaborate with Medical and the other HR staff regarding leave management
Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the workforce plan to meet organizational goals, including monitoring hourly staffing levels, development of job descriptions, recruitment, selection process, onboarding, and assisting with compensation and training initiatives
Oversee the hourly payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payments of wages and items required in the Collective Bargaining Agreements. This also includes ensuring proper configuration and maintenance of the time and attendance system
Collaborate with HR leadership to design and deliver training programs for employees and managers on topics such as diversity and inclusion, performance management, labor relations, and workplace harassment
Assist with the performance management process and activities, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and development plans ensuring location meets established goals
Assist with annual benefits enrollment and other HR programs including open enrollment and employee communications
Assist with the local co-op and campus recruiting program by partnering with local universities and the WestRock Campus Recruiting team to provide a strong pipeline of technical talent
Support and participate in the administrative aspects of the human resources function including maintaining records and confidential employee files, providing monthly statistical and regulatory reporting, analyzing HR data, metrics and trends, providing recommendations to enhance HR processes and initiatives and managing payroll including annual labor processes
Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve WestRock’s Path To One goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on labor relations, workforce planning, and payroll management, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Prior experience in a labor union environment required
Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices, with a track record of applying them effectively in a practical setting
Proficiency in HRIS systems, timekeeping systems, and other HR-related software
Experience in conducting investigations, resolving employee relations issues, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
High proficiency in MS Office Suite with excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence
Preferred
HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR or SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Recruiting experience for technical, engineering, or manufacturing related positions preferred
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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