Mgr, Talent Mgmt

General Information

Job ID
ATR50940

Posting Job Title
Manager, Talent Processes

Locations
GA Atlanta Headquarters

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
18-Apr-2025

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is looking for a dynamic, results-driven talent manager who can understand and integrate business strategy, talent and inclusion strategy, and workforce dynamics to enable Smurfit Westrock to execute its priorities.

This exciting career opportunity will utilize the successful candidate's talent management experience when partnering with HRBPs, Business Leaders and COEs to develop a variety of innovative solutions for Smurfit Westrock's North America region.

The incumbent will report to the Talent Management Senior Director for North America. Success will be measured by the adoption of Smurfit Westrock's talent and inclusion processes and outcomes related to succession, engagement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities:

As the Manager, Talent Processes you will:

• Performance Management
  • Collaborate in the design of a performance management approach that enables a high-performing culture of feedback, drives accountability, engagement, and continuous development.
  • Evolve performance processes to ensure alignment with business goals, leadership expectations, and associate growth.
  • Implement data-driven approaches to measure and enhance performance effectiveness across all levels.
• Talent Reviews & Succession Planning:
  • Contribute to the design of talent strategy that embeds talent best practices into our culture, enables business success, and associate growth.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to support the Talent Review and Succession Planning processes, ensuring robust pipelines for key roles and future leadership needs with strong talent.
• Talent Ecosystem Enablement:
  • Manage and optimize talent processes, tools, and frameworks, ensuring they are effective, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
  • Design talent management programs and initiatives that align with and reinforce company culture, values, and business objectives.
  • Contribute to the design of innovative talent processes that enhance associate engagement, retention, and career growth.
  • Leverage external best practices and research to inform decision-making.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
• Proven success in designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent processes in a large, complex business organization resulting in meaningful outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent internal consulting skills with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and leaders.
• Quick pace, self-starter, able to learn and iterate quickly.
• Experience leading projects/workstreams with or without direct reporting authority utilizing best practice frameworks and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive leadership development with career growth opportunities.
• An attractive total rewards package reflecting 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.