Plant HR Business Partner

*Must have ability to travel to other sites when needed. This includes travel to the Lexington, KY facility 2x per month*

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a key member of the facility’s leadership team. This position will support local and global HR programs and coordinate, track and measure related results. The incumbent serves as a business partner to multiple levels of the organizational hierarchy and ensures that objectives are achieved within a fast-paced environment in which the handling of multiple tasks simultaneously is the expected norm.

Essential Functions

• Serves as subject-matter expert for all HR functionals areas with particular emphasis on employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, and performance management
• Serves as project manager for local and global HR programs as appropriate. Tracks milestones, regularly reports status, and ensures objectives are achieved and delivered on time. Drives performance-appraisal, merit-increase, and other core HR processes across the site population
• Fosters continuous improvement by analyzing processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying actions to reduce complexity and/or enhance operational performance. Utilizes data to drive business and people decisions and ensure accurate recordkeeping/data integrity is maintained
• Leads and influences complex and difficult change efforts while assisting employees successfully navigate transitions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a related Business degree
• A minimum of 5 years in a Human Resources business partner, generalist role
• Manufacturing and field/site experience partnering closely with leaders and teams across one or multiple sites
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law while understanding the connection to company policies and implications
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office products with strong emphasis in Excel and Word, Outlook and HRIS software (PeopleSoft, Cornerstone, MS Teams, TMS etc.)
• Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and solve such issues using a variety of methods and tools, including coaching and conflict resolution
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Time management, project planning and organizational skills required
• Collaborate with HR COE’s such as talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, contact center and shared services, etc. in order to drive best in class solutions for our teams and businesses

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where 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.