HR Business Partner, Martinsville

HR Business Partner – Martinsville, VA

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to work in partnership with managers and employees at our Martinsville, VA facility. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers, and the Martinsville team is poised to lead the industry. This position will partner with operations to advance continuous improvement of HR processes and drive business results.

This is an onsite role at the Martinsville, VA facility located in Ridgeway, VA convenient to the Greensboro, North Carolina region.

Georgia-Pacific employees have the opportunity to influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving production efficiency and in building a culture of Principle-Based Management. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company.

Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, building products and related chemicals. You may recognize our household brands such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware.

• Build effective working relationships centered on trust by providing practical and strategic guidance across functions and on-site teams, both salaried and hourly.
• Serve as the subject matter expert at the site level for all HR related matters.
• Align HR goals to site business goals and track & monitor progress.
• Partner with operations and maintenance leaders to ensure optimal staffing is achieved.
• Support supervisors, managers & leaders in implementing our compensation philosophy.
• Provide input and tools to support succession planning, key employee retention, and high potential employee development.
• Partner with leaders to grow the site’s knowledge and application of Principle Based Management.
• Handle headcount reporting, timekeeping support, HR systems support, and knowledge of/utilization of HR capabilities.
• Engage with hourly staff through time spent on the plant.
• Own HR projects and transformation initiatives with a focus on change management and leadership.
• Manage an effective non‑union strategy including employee handbook maintenance, compensation strategies, and frequent training for leaders.

• Minimum of 3 years in an HRBP, HR Generalist or HR Manager role.
• Experience partnering with plant leadership to drive initiatives.
• Experience developing and partnering with front line supervisors.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to leaders.
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Advanced degree in Human Resources, SHRM‑CP or SCP certification.
• Experience supporting a union facility.
• Experience with project management.

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing