WestRock is hiring: HR Associate in Pittsview

The Opportunity: The Human Resources Associate is responsible for providing day-to-day HR support and administering essential HR processes for the Mahrt Mill. This position requires a dedicated, and detail-oriented individual who will be a crucial member of our Human Resources team and will interact daily with our unionized hourly workforce. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock: \u2022 Manage the annual processes as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for both the Mahrt Paper Mill and Cottonton Sawmill. \u2022 Process and maintain all electronic and paper HR records in HRIS, including managing and entering all hourly HR transactions for hires, transfers, and terminations, and maintaining records and confidential employee files, providing statistical and regulatory reporting. \u2022 Support departments with the payroll process. This includes any weekly, monthly, or year-end duties. \u2022 Support third party benefit administration including FMLA, STD and Unemployment claims for both hourly and salaried and handle accordingly. \u2022 Work closely with other HR roles to support the full life cycle of the hourly talent acquisition process which includes coordinating and facilitating orientation for both hourly and salaried new hires. \u2022 Generate and distribute regular HR reports to relevant stakeholders. \u2022 Maintain all related recordkeeping in accordance with our company record retention guidelines, which include the hourly and salaried employee personnel records. \u2022 Work closely with other HR roles to resolve employee issues including Labor Relations \u2022 Assist with annual benefits enrollment, various HR and local initiatives, and provide support as needed for the HR department. \u2022 Provide excellent customer service to employees, addressing their HR-related inquiries and concerns in a prompt manner. \u2022 Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock goals. \u2022 Provide ownership and track attendance and delivery of attendance feedback. (e.g. feedback and disciplinary action if needed). \u2022 Active participation in the Operational Excellence and Safety initiatives. \u2022 Other duties as assigned. What you need to succeed: \u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in human resources, or related discipline is required \u2022 Experience with employee databases, HRIS and/or learning management systems is preferred (PeopleSoft, Avature, Workforce Software, MS Office products). \u2022 Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships. \u2022 Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills \u2022 Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. \u2022 Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks. \u2022 Possess drive and initiative to go above and beyond to achieve goals while collaborating in a team environment. \u2022 Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence 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. 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.