Human Resources Advisor

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85621

Department:
Human Resources (HR00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The Phoenix, AZ location is seeking talent to fill the position of Human Resources Advisor
. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting to the Human Resources (HR) Manager - POS, this position will proactively build relationships with employees and leadership to ensure business objectives are implemented, supporting a variety of human resource functions including but not limited to: employee relations, full‑cycle recruiting, employee coaching and succession, organizational change management, EEO and affirmative action, compensation, benefit and disability management, performance and goal development, employee onboarding and training, policy implementation.

The HR Advisor is a consulting partner to the leadership team and will act as a change agent for the culture evolution and process improvement, as well as partner with management to create superior relationships to facilitate the attainment of the organization’s business objectives.

The HR Advisor is expected to establish and maintain a positive work environment that encourages utilizing diverse talents and abilities to advocate support to employees. You must maintain an effective level of business literacy that aligns with the business needs.

• Partner with plant manager and others in providing assistance to promote increased employee performance and organizational development. Evaluate programs and practices to ensure they remain consistent with plant and HR goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with plant and corporate policies and procedures as well as legal compliance of federal and state requirements. Determine interpretation and application of policies and procedures to promote problem resolution.
• Administer and maintain timekeeping, payroll processing and attendance records.
• File reports and manage workers compensation and unemployment claims through compliance reporting needs.
• Manage local records and reporting in the Human Resource Information and Workforce Management Systems.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality or sensitive information with timely decision‑making capabilities.
• Lead DEI efforts and community involvement efforts. Maintain a strategic partnership with all local community partners.
• Develop and maintain affirmative action program; file EEO‑1 report annually; maintain other records, reports, and logs to confirm compliance with EEO regulations.
• Partner with Corporate HR to lead key HR initiatives across local site in the areas of Compensation;
  Policy and Procedure Administration;
  Talent Management; and Training & Development.
• Ensure leadership culture and coaching to drive a performance culture, aligned with Domtar values and behaviors throughout the business.
• Lead and manage employee relations investigations.
• Act as a change‑management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements.
• Facilitate recruitment efforts locally to find key talent and build partnerships with the local community, universities and relocation programs to strengthen Domtar’s brand. Recruitment efforts include full‑cycle support and requisition management — candidate screening, testing, selection processes, and onboarding.
• Lead and drive the succession planning with HR leadership team ensure alignment with corporate and site goals/mission.
• Analyze turnover data to identify trends and elevate information to stakeholders for recommendations.
• Partner and coach key leaders to deliver reviews and performance plans.
• Develop and maintain a positive partnership with union leadership to ensure…