Overview
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
The HRBP will provide day-to-day HR functional support to the Minneapolis and St. Cloud, MN facilities. This position will have responsibility for employee and labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, talent management and partnering with business leaders to translate HR metrics into actionable strategies. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for driving continuous improvement of human resources services as a strategic partner to the business.
Responsibilities
- Business Excellence
- Coordinate labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration
- Serve as strategic partner using data-driven diagnostics for decision-making to foster cultural change in business transformation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and Collective Bargaining
- Develop and continually improve the safety and health processes for the facility and compliance with regulations
- Manage administrative functions to ensure HR systems and records are accurate, consistent, and efficient
- Oversee budget expense management and adjustments to align with business goals
- People and Culture
- Serve as change agent
- Promote employee and organizational development including leadership development, succession planning, performance management programs, skills gap analysis, and individual career development
- Consult with General Managers and Operations Managers to understand how to navigate operational challenges and engineering issues
- Consult and advise Plant Leadership Team on topics of interest that could have a major impact on employee morale
- Resolve people related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigative procedures
Key Skills and Capabilities
- Communication: Creates and delivers engaging presentations; develops communication strategies and approaches to communicate data, insights, and critical messages for clear understanding
- Strategic Thinking: Develops short- and long-term actions that support the organization's vision and mission; balances business, technical, and operational issues when determining a strategy
- Coaching: Provides tools and opportunities for development; determines training needs and supports continuous development
- Leadership: Reads people and situations, proactively leads initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness; teaches trust-based relationship building
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve objectives
- Problem-Solving: Applies knowledge to frame, simplify and solve complex issues; focuses on root causes to create timely solutions
What you need to succeed
- A bachelor's degree is preferred with a focus on human resources, organizational development or business.
- A minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience with 3 years of Labor Relations experience. SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and solve such issues using a variety of methods and tools, including coaching and conflict resolution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to bring assignments to successful completion under specific deadlines.
- Effective at multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to lead change.
- Team building and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving ability.
What we offer
- 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.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The salary range for this position is $104,250.00 - $173,750.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.