The HR Generalist is responsible for overseeing labor relations, policies and procedures, recruitment and talent management for assigned client group at the paper mill facility. This position is responsible for serving as the business liaison for managing union relationships while assisting with human resource initiatives designed to drive continuous improvement of HR and mill metrics. Overall, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing day-to-day HR functional support for the facility.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Business Excellence

• Manage recruitment and hiring efforts for the mill including partnering with University co-op programs
• Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations
• 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
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, establish interview and selection procedures, develop job announcements and interview materials, and conduct interviews for hourly employees
• Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues People and Culture
• 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 Critical Skills /

Capabilities:

Communication:

Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively

Analytical:

Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary

Customer-Oriented:

Demonstrates concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers; resolves customer issues in a timely manner; communicates with customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction; ability to operate with customers' best interests in mind

Interpersonal Skills:

Can relate to and communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships

Problem-Solving:

Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach

Decision-Making:

Plans and decides on the course of action while allowing for flexibility to support ad-hoc scenarios; demonstrates ability to balance competing priorities

Collaboration:

Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems
• Working knowledge of labor relations, employment laws, benefits, HR principles

Experience:

Required:

3 to 5 years of HR Generalist experience

Preferred:

Labor relations experience within a unionized manufacturing facility

Education:

Required:

Bachelor\u2019s degree in HR or Business-related degree Smurfit Westrock (

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SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. 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.