Business Unit HR Manager

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Job description

Business Unit HR Manager

7601 South 78th Ave

Bridgeview, Illinois, 60455

United States

Opportunity summary: As the Business Unit HR Manager, you will manage the overall general administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resource function for four manufacturing facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area. You will serve as the employee champion, managing multi-functional HR Department including compensation, employment, benefits, training, safety and health, employee relations, and labor relations. Additionally, you will develop talent strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and ensure a robust talent pipeline for the future.

How you will impact WestRock

* Serve as change agent as WestRock continues to expand with a goal of providing world-class customer and employee experience
* Promote employee and organizational development including leadership development, succession planning, performance management programs, skills gap analysis, and individual career development
* Resolve people related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigative procedures
* Coordinate labor relations activities including contract interpretation and grievance administration
* Serve as strategic partner using data-driven diagnostics for decision-making to foster cultural change in business transformation
* Foster a continuous learning environment through developing and improving the knowledge and skills of the organization, including analyzing training needs, determining how to meet the training needs, as well as coaching and mentoring future leaders
* Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws including EEO, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, and Collective Bargaining

What you need to succeed:

* Bachelor's Degree HR Management or related business degree
* 5 to 7 years of experience as HR Generalist in complex, unionized manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), J.D. Edwards software and Talent Management Systems (TMS)
* Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and solve such issues using a variety of methods and tools, including coaching and conflict resolution
* Demonstrated skills in the areas of: business acumen, consulting, systems thinking, data analysis, job design and project management in a human resources role and structure
* Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, recognize trends, and identify systemic approaches to solving problems in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment
* Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
* Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

What we offer

Benefits package that includes generous 401K match, medical, dental, vision, employee stock purchase plan, wellness program, and more!

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential. Annual Bonus potential!

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

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

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About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at . WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans