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.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide systems, administration support and professional guidance to employees and managers in matters relating to policies/procedures; employment legislation; employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training and development and organisational design.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting the HR Manager and Site Management to deliver on engagement, performance excellence, manager effectiveness in the provision of the following areas:
Employee Relations & Support
1. Provide first-line HR advice on all employee relations issues including for example; absence, disciplinary and grievances, capability and performance
2. Manage and track all casework from start to finish
3. To ensure best practice and consistency in line with company procedures
4. Reviewing and updating and implementing policies and processes as required
Performance Management
5. Provide line managers with advice on managing performance and the performance management cycle in line with Smurfit WestRock expectations and local site agreements
6. Provide administrative support to the pay review process in line with the Smurfit WestRock compensation and benefits model
Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
Partner with the Talent Acquisition specialist in recruitment of various roles, and be responsible for the recruitment and selection of employees including:
7. Providing administrative support to the recruitment process, including raising e-forms, issuing new joiner paperwork such as terms and conditions of employment, completing right to work checks, organizing onboarding and conducting inductions
8. Preparation of job descriptions and Recruitment Justifications
9. Short listing where required and organising the appropriate selection method
10. Conducting Interviews / Tests / Assessments
11. Taking up references, drafting offer letters and issuing terms and conditions of employment
HR Systems
Ensuring the accurate processing, provision and maintenance of data and systems including:
12. Managing HR Data systems (including new employees, changes to existing employees and leavers)
13. Ensuring data integrity & accuracy
14. Compliance with GDPR and appropriate best practice regarding confidential information
15. Monitoring absence and providing data to payroll
16. Preparing HR KPI’s for HR Manager with relevant actions and improvement initiatives
17. Maintaining employee personnel files and records
Talent Management
Supporting the HR Manager in:
18. Facilitating the identification of training needs, assisting with designing training programmes and implementation of plans including statutory training
19. Advising managers and supervisors on training issues
20. Arranging and delivering training
21. Setting up and managing the in-house training programmes, maximizing grant and training levy opportunities
22. Monitoring key dates around apprenticeships, probation and other employee lifecycle milestones, escalating where necessary for key actions
Health & Wellbeing
23. Support initiatives to improve wellbeing and engagement
24. Provide support to the H&S Manager and team in relation to health, safety and wellbeing at work
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
25. Minimum of 2 years in a similar HR role
26. Good verbal and written presentation/communication skills
27. Knowledge of current employment law
28. IT Literate in use of Microsoft Office
29. Exposure to a unionised environment is desirable
30. Demonstrable evidence of information handling ability and problem-solving skills
31. Ability to organize and plan
32. CIPD qualified minimum level 3, ideally level 5
WHAT WE OFFER:
33. Inclusive culture based on loyalty, integrity and respect
34. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
35. A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work