The opportunity: To provide professional guidance and support to employees and managers in matters relating to policies/procedures; employment legislation; employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training and development and organisational design. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Employee Relations - Coach and advise managers on employee relations (absence, disciplinary, grievances, performance). - Ensure best practices and consistency with company procedures. - Contribute to negotiations with employees, unions, and representatives. - Review, update, and implement policies. Performance Management - Advise line managers on performance management. - Manage the pay review process. Recruitment & Selection - Assist in recruiting professional, functional, and managerial roles. - Partner with HR Administrator for other roles. - Prepare job descriptions, design ads, shortlist candidates, conduct interviews/tests, and handle offer letters. HR Systems - Partner with HR Administrator to manage HR data and systems. - Ensure data integrity, GDPR compliance, and accurate reporting. - Monitor absence and provide payroll data. - Present HR KPIs to leadership teams. Talent Management - Partner with HR Administrator for training. - Build managerial capability, review talent processes, and design training plans. - Identify training needs, design programs, and ensure statutory training. - Advise on training issues, drive development programs, and manage NVQ programs. Health & Wellbeing - Support H&S Cluster Manager on health, safety, and wellbeing. - Promote wellbeing and engagement initiatives Skills, Experience and Qualifications required: - Minimum up to 2 years in a similar HR role - Good verbal and written presentation/communication skills - Knowledge of current employment law - IT Literate in use of Microsoft Office - Exposure to a unionised environment is desirable - Relevant experience in a similar role - Demonstrable good communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of good working relationships internally and possess professional poise when representing the company in front of auditors and visitors - Demonstrable evidence of information handling ability and problem-solving skills - Ability to organize and plan - CIPD qualified ideally level 5 or working towards What we offer: - Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity and respect - An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential - Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities - A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work 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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, 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.