Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Candidates will be considered in the following geographic locations: Michigan, North Carolina

WestRock is looking for a progressive, creative, high-energy Sr Recruiter / Skilled Trades Recruiter to support Hourly Recruiting for our Production / Manufacturing facilities. This role is right for you if you want to be challenged to define, develop and foster robust talent pipelines that will continue to fuel WestRock\u2019s growth. You\u2019ll be a Strategic Business Partner, Brand Ambassador, and Recruiting Leader all rolled into one!

The Sr Recruiter / Skilled Trades Recruiter will support hourly recruiting for high volume and skilled trade roles across our business including but not limited to: Consumer Packaging, Container Packaging and Mill Operations. You will work directly with hiring managers, applicants, & human resources. The Sr Recruiter / Skilled Trades Recruiter will achieve recruiting objectives by sourcing and evaluating passive and active job seekers; managing the interview, debrief, & offer process. You will also be responsible for advising hiring managers of recruiting compliance and best practices.

How you will impact WestRock

Collaborates with HR Business Partners on Hourly Recruiting to provide strategic support of business growth through workforce planning, position profiling, sourcing strategies, and consulting on selection & fit

Functions as an external employment market expert, advising on trends and availability of talent in identified markets as well as hiring needs and recruiting practices of talent competitors

Works with HR Business Partners to identify internal talent and assess qualifications against business needs and available external talent

Ensures presentation of diverse candidate slates for consideration and encourages strategic approaches for incorporating diversity in the search process

Effectively markets WestRock to candidates by providing compelling information about the company\u2019s strategy, capabilities, performance, and employment value proposition

Responsible for creating a positive client experience through successful management of the interview and selection process, which includes facilitation of intake sessions, pre-interview calibrations, post-interview debriefs

Partners with teammates globally to facilitate sharing of regional knowledge and awareness of positions

What you need to succeed

BA or BS degree in business, HR, or related field

5+ years of talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting, ideally with a Fortune 500 company. Agency experience a plus.

Demonstrated experience managing recruitment for hourly and skilled trades roles

Proven experience in developing and implementing diversity recruiting strategies

Must possess strong business acumen and the ability to develop a deep understanding of strategic business priorities, success drivers in the organization, and understanding of the business model and functional operations

A broad understanding of various HR Delivery Models and ability to act as a steward to support various processes critical to the WestRock model

Ability to analyze data and synthesize research to make strategic recommendations balanced with sound judgment and ability to tailor solutions and tools appropriately to unique situations

Demonstrated facilitation skills

Proven client-orientation and strong client management skills

Strong process orientation

Ability to influence stakeholders, clients, and candidates

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Limited travel required

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.