WestRock Company · 1 week ago
HR Generalist
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expSmurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, and they are seeking an HR Generalist. The HR Generalist will lead the implementation of core HR programs and initiatives, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations
Implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support the overall business objectives and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Provide guidance and expertise on HR-related matters to plant management and employees
Create progressive discipline plans to monitor, review and make suggestions for corrective actions for attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues
Implement human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements and reporting
Serve as first point of contact for labor relations to manage grievance procedures and administration of the collective bargaining agreement and labor union contract negotiations
Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, contractual labor agreements interpretation and proper operating procedures
Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage the workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives
Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues
Qualification
Required
5 to 7 years of experience as HR Generalist or manager in a complex, unionized manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e. OFCCP)
Working knowledge of HRIS tools and payroll systems, employment laws, benefits, HR principles
Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS software
Experience managing union relationships and labor relations
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree HR Management or related business degree preferred; will consider relevant combination of experience and education
Benefits
Short Term Incentive Plan, plan based on company performance
Health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401K with match
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
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
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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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