Multi-site HR Manager Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Job

ID ATR52312

Posting Job Title Multi-site HR Manager
Locations Leicester
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 23-Jun-2025
Relocation Support No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (

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SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a d 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 opportunity: To lead the site HR function in the provision of professional guidance, support and input into site management in matters relating to employee relations, engagement activities, recruitment strategy, reviewing and implementing policies/procedures; employment legislations, performance management, statutorypliance, training and development andanisation design. This is a multi-site role and will require regular travel to the sites. In this role, you will be responsible for the Leicester, Swadlincote and Nottingham sites. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Supporting site management teams on engagement, performance excellence, manager effectiveness and in the provision of the following areas:
Employee Relations
Supporting positive culture
Coach and advises managers on all employee relations issues to include informal and formal resolution methods covering matters such as absence, disciplinary and grievances, disputes, managing attendance, capability and performance
To ensure best practice and consistency in line withpany procedures
Engaging with unions to promote a positive working relationship
Contributing to in-house negotiations as required with employees, unions and employee representative bodies
Reviewing, updating and implementing statements, policies and procedures as required
Coordinating and supporting meetings
Performance Management
Providing line managers with advice on managing performance and the performance management cycle in line with Smurfit Westrock expectations and local site agreements
Administer the PM process ensuring plan is on tracker and objectives are set
Manage the pay review process in line with the Smurfit Westrockpensation and benefits model
Administer any incremental changes in line with planned training, collective agreements/negotiations and participate in the annual salary review process
Recruitment & Selection
Preparation of job descriptions and specifications
Designing and placing of appropriate advertisements and monitoring their effectiveness
Short listing w required andanizing the appropriate selection method
Conducting Interviews / Tests / Assessments
Taking up references, drafting offer letters and issuing terms and conditions of employment
Coordinate induction and onboarding programmes
Talent Management
Building capability of managers
Review talent process, succession planning and putting together bespoke training plans for high performing individuals and critical roles
Training
Facilitating the identification of training needs, designing training programmes and implementation of plans including statutory training for HR, H&S and Quality
Advising managers and supervisors on training issues and needs
Driving development and sourcing training providers at all levels including management development
Arranging and delivering induction training and ad hoc training as required
Achieving and maintaining Investors in People Accreditation
Setting up and managing in-house and external training programmes, maximizing grants and levy opportunities
Compliance
Support legal or official requests
Ensurepliance with legislation
Support external awards ad certifications including leading IiP Strategy
To participate in projects to remedy issues
HR Systems
Managing HR Data systems (including new employees, changes to existing employees and leavers)
Ensuring data integrity & accuracy
Compliance with GDPR and appropriate best practice regarding confidential information
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Monitoring absence and providing data to payroll
Preparing and presenting HR KPI’s to site leadership teams with relevant actions and improvement initiatives
Administration
Maintaining employee records and updating the HR system as required
Managing HR systems and coordinating workflows to raise changes and ensure this ispleted in an accurate and timely manner
Responsibility for monitoring processes and liaising with departmental managers to ensurepliance &pletion
Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required
Minimum up to 2 years in a similar HR role
Good verbal and written presentationmunication skills Knowledge of current employment law
IT Literate in use of Microsoft Office Exposure to a unionised environment is desirable
Relevant experience in a similar role
Demonstrable goodmunication and interpersonal skills and evidence of good working relationships internally and possess professional poise when representing thepany in front of auditors and visitors
Demonstrable evidence of information handling ability and problem-solving skills
Ability toanize and plan CIPD qualified ideally level 5 or working towards
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity and respect
An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies and potential
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities A career with a global packagingpany w sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.