Mgr, HRBP

General Information Job ID ATR54948 Posting Job Title HR Manager Locations IL WFH Illinois, TX WFH Texas Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 16-Sep-2025 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements 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 HR Manager will be a key member of the Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions Human Resources team. Responsible for providing HR leadership, support and partnership with leaders across the commercial sales and central function teams to achieve organizational goals. Areas of focus include, but not limited to, employee relations, training and development, compensation, talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, diversity and inclusion, etc. Advise management and ensure adherence to company HR policies and procedures. Implement corporate HR initiatives. Lead change management by improving processes and procedures and by supporting culture change initiatives. Provide HR project/program management support. How you will impact the organization: • Organization Design & Effectiveness - Consults with and advises management on organizational design that will enable the business to grow and operate effectively. Proactively identifies organizational needs (talent assessment, team effectiveness, staffing, etc.) and develops strategies for resolving and addressing needs. • Talent Management / Employee Development - Assesses organizational capabilities and identifies gaps. Actively supports management with the selection and on-boarding of talent. Helps identify development opportunities for talent within the business and supports the creation of development action plans. Drives and facilitates management team in HR planning, assessment and succession plan reviews. • Compensation - Coordinates with the Corporate Compensation Team to administer job evaluations, salary ranges and compensation programs, using relevant market data as needed to maintain competitiveness. Provide oversight support to commercial sales plans. • Employee Relations - Analyzes employment-related concerns, patterns, and business needs to proactively develop and implement action plans to address continual issues. Advises and coaches managers on building employee engagement and resolving employee issues. Completes investigations as needed. • HR Compliance Support - Directs, recommends and proactively communicates corporate and local implementation of HR policies, practices, and initiatives. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance, including equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, wage and hour, and work authorization. • HR Team Participation - Support the HR Team to achieve performance excellence. Assist in the Implementation of initiatives that drive organizational and functional effectiveness while living the Smurfit Westrock values. • HR Operations - Fosters continuous improvement by analyzing processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying actions to reduce complexity and/or enhance operational performance. Utilizes data to steer decisions and ensure accurate recordkeeping/data integrity is maintained. Drive strategic projects and programs via timely management of action items. • Company Culture - In concert with management, builds and drives a positive employee culture. Champions diversity and inclusion goals, strategies and plans. Actively participates in Employee Communications. What you need to succeed: • Bachelor's degree in HR Management or a related Business degree is preferred. Masters degree or MBA a plus. • A minimum of 5 years' Human Resources Generalist experience preferably in a distribution and/or commercial sales environment. • Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. • PHR/SPHR certification a plus. • Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law. • Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office products with strong emphasis in Excel. Working knowledge of HRIS and time keeping systems (PeopleSoft, Avature, Workday, 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, including negotiation, persuasion and conflict resolution abilities. • Proven prioritization management, project planning and organizational skills required. • Ability to travel domestically about 10% 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. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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. Apply tot his job