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WestRock Company · 1 day ago

HR Business Partner

Covington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage the annual processes as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for both the Covington Mill and Low Moor Converting Plant.

Process and maintain all electronic and paper HR records in HRIS, including managing and entering all hourly HR transactions for hires, transfers, and terminations, and maintaining records and confidential employee files, providing statistical and regulatory reporting.

Support third party benefit administration including FMLA, STD and Unemployment claims for both hourly and salaried and handle accordingly.

Work closely with other HR roles to support the full life cycle of the hourly talent acquisition process which includes coordinating and facilitating orientation for both hourly and salaried new hires.

Generate and distribute regular HR reports to relevant stakeholders.

Maintain all related recordkeeping in accordance with our company record retention guidelines, which includes the hourly and salaried employee personnel records.

Work closely with other HR roles to resolve employee issues including Labor Relations

Assist with annual benefits enrollment, various HR and local initiatives, and provide support as needed for the HR department.

Provide excellent customer service to employees, addressing their HR-related inquiries and concerns in a prompt manner.

Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock goals.

Provide ownership and track attendance and delivery of attendance feedback. (e.g. feedback and disciplinary action if needed).

Active participation in the Operational Excellence and Safety initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Human ResourcesPayrollHRISEmployee databasesHR Certification

Required

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related discipline is required or pursuing a degree and 2-5 years’ proven experience in HR roles, with a focus on payroll and reporting

Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities

Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks

Possess drive and initiative to go above and beyond to achieve goals while collaborating in a team environment

Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence

Preferred

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with labor experience

Human Resources Certification preferred: PHR, SCHRM-CP

Experience with employee databases, HRIS and/or learning management systems is preferred (PeopleSoft, Avature, Workforce Software, Kronos, MS Office products)

Company

WestRock Company

Glassdoor

3.5

Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.

Founded in 1953

Norcross, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.westrock.com

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