Posted 21 days ago
Human Resources Specialist
@ Smurfit Westrock
Milton, Ontario
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Overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a full-time Human Resources Specialist for its Milton plant, which manufactures corrugated boxes and runs 24/7. The role covers recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefit and pension administration, employee relations and progressive discipline for about 200 employees. The posting gives a salary range of $78,000 to $128,000 for Ontario, with the application window expected to close by November 30, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Implement HR strategies, policies and procedures
- Manage recruiting, onboarding and timekeeping
- Administer benefits and pensions
- Handle employee relations and investigations
- Create progressive discipline plans
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in HR management or labour relations, or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of related HR experience
- CHRL designation a definite asset
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CHRL |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources Management, Labour Relations |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Smurfit Westrock
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We are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions.
Full company description
Smurfit Westrock is a leading global paper and packaging solutions partner. With more than 97,000 employees operating across 500+ packaging and other facilities as well as 57 mills across 40 countries, we offer an unrivaled product portfolio and global expertise to deliver innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
- LinkedIn followers
- 803,512
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 49,855
- Reported office locations
- Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, IE, Dublin, IE
- 1000 Abernathy Rd, Atlanta , Georgia 30328, US
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- Business categories
- Advertising
- B2B
- Consumer Goods
- E-Commerce
- Food and Beverage
- Industrial
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Packaging Services
- Paper Manufacturing
- Recycling
- Retail
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability
- Telecommunications
- Consumer Product Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Smurfit WestRock
- Smurfit Westrock
- Specialties
- packaging
- sustainable packaging
- food packaging
- beverage packaging
- healthcare packaging
- luxury packaging
- retail displays
- merchandising displays
- foodservice packaging
- corrugated boxes
- folding carton boxes
- paperboard boxes
- beauty packaging
- e-commerce packaging
- automated packaging systems
- packaging machinery
- paper-based packaging
- containerboard
- integrated production
- solid board
- graphic board
- Bag-In-Box
- and packaging and POS displays
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 750,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Smurfit Westrock is a leading global paper and packaging solutions partner. With more than 97,000 employees operating across 500+ packaging and other facilities as well as 57 mills across 40 countries, we offer an unrivaled product portfolio and global expertise to deliver innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Dublin |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | packagingsustainable packagingfood packagingbeverage packaginghealthcare packagingluxury packagingretail displaysmerchandising displaysfoodservice packagingcorrugated boxes |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Job description
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Job Opportunity
Our Milton plant manufactures corrugated boxes and operators 24/7. We are looking for an HR Specialist to join our team.
The HR Specialist is responsible for leading implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives in the business to ensure an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term. This role serves as employee champion, managing the lifecycle of the employee’s employment, training, participating in safety and health and employee relations.
With approximately 200 employees, the HR Specialist will perform a variety of human resources responsibilities that include recruiting, onboarding new hires, timekeeper responsibilities, benefit and pension administration, employee relations, and any other Human Resources related activities.
The fully competent professional; possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to complete complex assignments in a fast paced environment.
How You Will Impact WestRock
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Job Opportunity
Our Milton plant manufactures corrugated boxes and operators 24/7. We are looking for an HR Specialist to join our team.
The HR Specialist is responsible for leading implementation of core HR programs and employee-related initiatives in the business to ensure an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term. This role serves as employee champion, managing the lifecycle of the employee’s employment, training, participating in safety and health and employee relations.
With approximately 200 employees, the HR Specialist will perform a variety of human resources responsibilities that include recruiting, onboarding new hires, timekeeper responsibilities, benefit and pension administration, employee relations, and any other Human Resources related activities.
The fully competent professional; possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to complete complex assignments in a fast paced environment.
How You Will Impact WestRock
- Create strategic business partnerships with front-line employees and supervisors to promote positive employee relations.
- Implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support the overall business objectives and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
- Provide guidance and expertise on HR-related matters to plant management and employees.
- Create progressive discipline plans to monitor, review and make suggestions for corrective actions for attendance, punctuality, conduct and performance issues.
- Implement human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements and reporting.
- Coach and advise front-line employees and managers regarding employee relations policies, and proper operating procedures. Develop strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and endure a robust talent pipeline for future hires.
- Partner with Talent Acquisitions to manage the workforce plan development and implementation, assisting with compensation and training initiatives.
- Investigate questions and/or complaints to resolve employee relations issues.
- Ensure compliance with all application federal and provincial applicable legislations and ensure compliance with company policies
- May conduct and summarize internal and external surveys to gather information for policy development and planning.
- Works as a change agent within the organization.
- Bachelors’ degree in HR Management or Labour Relations or equivalent education.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of related experience
- CHRL designation a definite asset
- Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel in Canada and the US on occasion.
- Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
- 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
- Must be exceptionally organized and able to multi-task
- Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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