Top Benefits
About the role
Opportunity Summary:
As an HR Business Partner, you will perform a variety of human resources responsibilities that include hiring decisions, benefits and compensation administration, employee relations, and any other Human Resources related activities. Fully competent professional; possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Responsible for the recruitment, pre-employment and onboarding for unionized production and non-unionized office staff
- Develop strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and ensure a robust talent pipeline for future hires.
- Work with insurance provider to case manage STD, LTD and WSIB Claims
- Maintains and distributes current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications.
- Resolve people related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigative procedures
- Ensures compliance with all application federal and provincial applicable legislations and ensures compliance with company policies.
- Counsels managers/supervisors on how to handle personnel problems and performance issues
- Helps to develop, modify and/or implement training programs
- Maintains and builds a working relationship with the union representatives
- Manages all grievances as they arise
- Works as a change agent within the organization
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelors’ degree in HR Management or Labour Relations or equivalent education
- Minimum 3 years of related experience in a unionized work environment
- CHRL designation a definite asset
- Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 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
Why Work for us:
Competitive Salary
Benefits and Pension from the first day of hire with a company pension match up to 7%
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.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
About WestRock
WestRock 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.
Sustainability and innovation enable us to create a better future for each other, our customers, our communities and the world. By innovating for our customers and their customers, bettering the planet and supporting people and communities, we're imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future.
Top Benefits
About the role
Opportunity Summary:
As an HR Business Partner, you will perform a variety of human resources responsibilities that include hiring decisions, benefits and compensation administration, employee relations, and any other Human Resources related activities. Fully competent professional; possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Responsible for the recruitment, pre-employment and onboarding for unionized production and non-unionized office staff
- Develop strategies to increase workforce diversity, optimize core and pivotal talent, and ensure a robust talent pipeline for future hires.
- Work with insurance provider to case manage STD, LTD and WSIB Claims
- Maintains and distributes current employee information, policy and procedure manuals and other communications.
- Resolve people related issues, settle disputes, and conduct internal investigative procedures
- Ensures compliance with all application federal and provincial applicable legislations and ensures compliance with company policies.
- Counsels managers/supervisors on how to handle personnel problems and performance issues
- Helps to develop, modify and/or implement training programs
- Maintains and builds a working relationship with the union representatives
- Manages all grievances as they arise
- Works as a change agent within the organization
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelors’ degree in HR Management or Labour Relations or equivalent education
- Minimum 3 years of related experience in a unionized work environment
- CHRL designation a definite asset
- Possess strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 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
Why Work for us:
Competitive Salary
Benefits and Pension from the first day of hire with a company pension match up to 7%
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.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
About WestRock
WestRock 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.
Sustainability and innovation enable us to create a better future for each other, our customers, our communities and the world. By innovating for our customers and their customers, bettering the planet and supporting people and communities, we're imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future.