Smurfit Westrock · 3 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSmurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for leading implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives, ensuring an effective, sustainable people strategy while managing various HR functions including employee relations and labor relations.
Packaging ServicesRecyclingSustainability
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 Acquisition 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 HRBP 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
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
Company
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock manufactures corrugated and paper-based packaging.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2024-11-27Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
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Smurfit Westrock
Founder
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