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WestRock Company HR Manager in Limerick, Ireland
Opportunity summary: To lead the site HR function in the provision of professional guidance, support and input to site management in matters relating to; recruitment and selection, implementation and adherence to policies/procedures; employment legislation; overseeing employee relations and performance management, training and development and organisational design.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment & Selection
Responsibility for the recruitment and selection of employees to find the right candidates in the most cost effective way including:
Preparation of job descriptions, advertisement and monitoring effectiveness of each campaign
Short listing where required and organising the appropriate selection method including conducting Interviews / Assessments
Taking up references, dispatching offer letters and issuing terms and conditions of employment
Designing and implementing induction and onboarding programmes
Training
Coaching managers
Facilitating the identification of training needs, using group resources and designing bespoke programmes
Supporting the Company Development Programme
Arranging and delivering induction training
Achieving and maintaining Investors in People accreditation
Overseeing the in-house apprenticeship programmes
Employee Relations
Responsibility for the provision of advice on employment legislation and industrial relations issues including:
Provide expert HR advice, guidance and support to line managers on ER issues ranging from, disciplinaries, sickness absence and capability, performance management, managing attendance, grievances and advising on application of policy and fair procedures and manage case work appropriately
Ensure that ER advice provided is in-line with Company values, policies and procedures, HR best practice plus prevailing legislation in order to minimise the risk to the Company.
Identify trends in cases to provide insight to provide relevant training, policy and process recommendations.
Contributing to in-house negotiations as required
Engaging with unions and coordinating meetings to promote a positive working relationship
Monitor both short and long-term sickness, advising line managers and ensuring that employees are managed in accordance with policy, to enable return to work at the earliest opportunity and that, where necessary, liaising with occupational health.
Coaching line managers, facilitating ER workshops/training in order to develop ER capability within the organisation.
Performance Management
Provide line managers with advice on managing performance and the performance management cycle
Administer the PM process ensuring plan is on track and objectives are set and support calibration activities
Administer any incremental changes in line with planned training as per site agreements and participate in the annual salary review process
Administration
Responsibility for the provision and maintenance of administration systems including:
Maintaining employee records and updating the HR system as required
Managing HR systems and co-ordinating workflows to raise changes and ensure this is completed in an accurate and timely manner
Responsibility for monitoring the absence management process and liaising with departmental managers
Gather, collate, analyse and present information to a variety of target audiences e.g. calculating HR KPI\u2019s, presenting KPI\u2019s and preparing written reports or visual presentations and advising on relevant actions and improvement initiatives
Supporting the site management team in continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects
Provide an effective HR administration service when required ensuring that employee data/information is handled, stored, recorded, processed and retrieved in a professional, confidential, accurate and timely manner, in accordance with data protection
Miscellaneous
Update knowledge by attending workshops and seminars and keep up to date with latest HR trends and thinking and legislation
Support the provision of site specific people data and KPI information.
Lead and support Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
Carrying out general administration duties as required including letters, presentations, dealing with telephone calls, looking after pool car and facilitating client visits as and when required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
Minimum up to 3 years\u2019 experience within the HR function
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 or demonstrable interest in health and safety activities
Demonstrable good communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of good working relationships internally and possess professional aplomb when representing the company in front of auditors or visitors
Demonstrable evidence of information handling ability and problem solving skills
Ability to organize and plan
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.