HR Business Partner

Opportunity summary: As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for overseeing labor relations, policies and procedures, recruitment, and talent management for assigned client group at the facility. You will serve as the business liaison for managing union relationships while assisting with human resource initiatives designed to drive continuous improvement of HR and plant metrics. Overall, you will provide day-to-day HR functional support for the facilities in Rogers, AR (primary location) and Fort Smith, AR (single day travel required to this location on a weekly to bi-weekly basis). This position reports to the HR Business Unit Manager.

How you will impact WestRock

· 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

· 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

· Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues

What you need to succeed:

· Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business-related degree

· 3 to 5 years of HR Generalist experience

• HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

· Working knowledge of Federal compliance guidelines (i.e. OFCCP)

· Working knowledge of HRIS tools and payroll systems, employment laws, benefits, HR principles

· Demonstrated experience managing union relationships and labor relations

· Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment

· Demonstrated success in applying fresh, creative thinking and a growth mindset to complex challenges/problems resulting in high impact outcomes

· Excellent cross-group collaboration, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

· Possess a desire to grow and develop employees in a complex and matrixed business environment

About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 45,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 300 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location