WestRock Company · 12 hours ago
Area HR Manager - Midwest Region
Greater Bismarck Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Area Human Resource Manager will provide HR leadership and expertise across six locations, focusing on employee relations, talent acquisition, and organizational development while managing a team of HR professionals.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Lead key initiatives and provide solutions for employee relations, organization development, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, and succession planning processes
Design and lead initiatives which serve to ensure we have strong plans in place to attract, develop and retain the talent and capabilities needed to meet business objectives
Partner closely with leaders and other members of the HR team to assess the pipeline of internal talent
Work with Talent Acquisition to create strategies that will attract outside talent
Partner with Learning & Organizational Development and others to identify training needs and solutions for the plants as well as individual leadership coaching needs
Support plant leadership teams to assist with developing a culture of positive employee engagement
Oversee all aspects of HR including Compensation, Employment, Benefits, Training, Employee Relations, Talent Management, and Labor Relations
Maintain compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and the NLRA
Proven record of analyzing HR processes and introducing improvements that have positive business impact and measurable ROI
Manages union relationships and labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration
Handles complaints, settles disputes, resolves grievances and conflicts, and conducts internal investigative procedures
Manages HR program roll-out, communicating the business value and minimizing business disruption
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
7 years of experience in a fast-paced HR or business role, with 3 years of US labor relations experience
Broad experience in employee relations, organizational development & planning, talent management consulting and compensation/rewards
Demonstrated ability to drive business results
Demonstrated change management excellence with significant/complex organizational change efforts
Demonstrated experience in strategic people planning and organizational design strategy
Must be a proactive and goal-oriented individual who is an agent for positive change and innovation
Proven business and financial acumen, able to work with credibility and influence functional leaders
Strong communications and ability to work in a matrixed environment
Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and solve such issues using a variety of methods and tools
Intermediate to Advanced MS Office, HRIS, and Talent Management software experience
Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills
Ability to travel - 50%
Preferred
Master's or MBA
Benefits
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off.
Short-term bonus incentive
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
10 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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