HR Generalist

This position will drive programs that support the HR strategies and Company/Group initiatives within the Global Packaging Division.  More specifically, the HR Generalist will support the HR Director with projects and time-sensitive tasks in relation to: HR Administration, Recruitment & Onboarding, Training & Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, and Talent Management.  Additionally, this role will serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders below the executive level in North America. The HR Generalist will rotate between two locations:

Primary location: Global Technical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 
Secondary location: Packaging HQ, Sewickley, PA

HR Business Partner Support 

• Serve as a primary HR resource for Packaging North America managers and employees below the executive level. 
• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees at the Global Technical Center, Sewickley headquarters office, and across the North American field population. 
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, engagement, development planning, and organizational effectiveness. 
• Partner with leaders to strengthen management capabilities through coaching, training recommendations, and development planning. 
• Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning activities, position management, and restructuring efforts as needed. 

• Escalate complex, high-risk, or executive-level matters to the Global HR Director as appropriate. 

  
  

Employee Relations 

• Support employee relations matters by conducting initial discovery, documenting concerns, coaching managers, and recommending next steps. 
• Assist with investigations, employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and performance-related documentation. 
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment. 
• Ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up on employee relations matters. 

Recruitment and Onboarding 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support recruitment activities for North America roles. 
• Assist with candidate screening, interview coordination, job description updates, selection support, and onboarding. 
• Support consistent onboarding practices for technical, corporate, and field-based employees. 
• Help improve new hire experience and manager readiness. 

Talent Management and Performance 

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, development planning, and follow-up. 
• Track and support completion of individual development plans and performance improvement plans. 
• Assist with preparation for talent review and succession planning discussions. 
• Partner with managers to identify employee development needs and connect employees to appropriate resources. 

Employee Engagement and Culture 

• Support employee engagement initiatives across Packaging North America. 
• Help coordinate engagement survey follow-up, focus groups, action planning, and communication. 
• Partner with leaders and employees to strengthen connection, culture, and employee experience across GTC, Sewickley, and field populations. 
• Coordinate recognition and engagement activities aligned with business priorities. 

HR Operations, Data, and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate HR data and support HR reporting needs. 
• Provide monthly updates on key HR activity, including recruitment, employee relations, engagement, training completion, performance process completion, and talent-related metrics. 
• Maintain HR resources, templates, SharePoint content, and process documentation. 
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics related to turnover, engagement, recruiting, performance, and talent development to identify opportunities and support business decision-making 
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement efforts as needed. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have a Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

• Must have at least three (3) years of HR experience preferably in a generalist, HRBP, or employee relations role.

  
  

Preferred Requirements: 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, or Business Management.
• Have experience supporting technical, R&D, manufacturing, commercial, or field-based employee populations 
• Have experience coaching managers on employee relations and performance management matters and conducting investigations  
• Have experience ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and maintaining Affirmative Action Plans 
• Have experience using HRIS and timekeeping systems (specifically UKG)  
• Have experience in leading short and long term projects 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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