HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner will report directly to the mill manager. Pay will be very competitive and aligned with experience. The successful applicant must have a history of relevant work that will enable him or her to fulfill the requirements of the role. Experience in the wood-product industry is not required.

• Provide direct HR support to the Mill Manager and leadership team
• Build an effective recruiting, interviewing, and selection process to hire quality hourly talent by developing and maintaining relationships with area trade schools, other local sources, and community outreach
• Partner with Mill Manager to drive strategies focused on retaining employees
• Embrace West Fraser values and become a positive culture driver for the facility
• Recommend new approaches to effect continual improvements in department efficiency and streamlining of processes
• Maintain hourly HR files in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements
• Answer routine employee inquiries; interprets, administers and communicates company policies and procedures
• Complete processes required to enter new hires and process status changes in HRIS system
• Assist corporate HR with the Annual Benefits Enrollment process and drive Wellness program at the mills
• Maintain HRIS records and compile reports from HRIS as needed
• Ensure compliance with all West Fraser policies and procedures
• Participate in and potentially lead hourly employee relations investigations
• Assist in the hiring process by coordinating job postings both internally and on external job boards; perform pre-screening telephone interviews, assists with in-person interviews and reference checks and pre-employment drug screenings for hourly positions

• S/B.A. in Human Resources or related field
• Two or more years’ experience in Human Resources – particularly in recruiting and employee relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of legal and ethical standards

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• PHR or SHRM-CP

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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