DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: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.

Job Opportunity:

Our Milton plant manufactures corrugated boxes and operates 24/7. We are looking for an HR Specialist to join our team.

The HR Specialist is responsible for leading implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives in the business to ensure an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term. This role serves as employee champion, managing the lifecycle of the employee’s employment, training, participating in safety and health and employee relations.

With approximately 200 employees, the HR Specialist will perform a variety of human resources responsibilities that include recruiting, onboarding new hires, timekeeper responsibilities, benefit and pension administration, employee relations, and any other Human Resources related activities.

The fully competent professional; possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to complete complex assignments in a fast-paced environment.

How you will impact WestRock:

• 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 Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, and proper operating procedures. Develop strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and endure a robust talent pipeline for future hires.
• Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage the workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives.
• Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislations and ensure compliance with company policies.
• May conduct and summarize internal and external surveys to gather information for policy development and planning.
• Works as a change agent within the organization.