HR Generalist

At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people.

We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.

Suzano is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team at our Pine Bluff, AR facility. This role will be essential in serving as a tactical partner and trusted advisor to plant leadership, while supporting a wide range of HR functions, including employee/labor relations, policy creation and implementation, workforce planning, labor compliance, performance management, vendor maintenance/coordination, organizational development and others.

This role acts as the gap between HR strategies and local operational execution to ensure a strong, engaged, and high-performing workforce. This role will support the employees at the Pine Bluff Mill and a small converting facility in Waynesville, NC.

• Partner with plant leadership and employees to support HR strategies, business goals, and operational priorities.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Support recruitment and onboarding efforts for hourly and salaried positions in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR programs, internal communications, and organizational development activities.
• Champion Suzano's culture and values while promoting consistent application of HR practices, policies, and procedures.
• Support attendance management and related employee processes.
• Provide guidance and support related to employee benefits and HR programs.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies and procedures.
• Assist with investigations of employee concerns and provide recommendations and guidance to leadership.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics and reports, such as turnover, absenteeism, attendance, and other workforce data, to support business decisions.
• Support HR initiatives related to compensation, workforce planning, organizational changes, and other business needs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on employee development, training, and other people-related initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee information and HR records within Workday and other HR systems.
• Provide general HR support to employees and leaders and assist with other HR activities and projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Must be self-driven and able to work autonomously while maintaining a strong sense of accountability.
• Basic analytical skills (spreadsheets and reporting). Being comfortable escalating complex issues.
• Possess an ability to work effectively with different people and departments.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience supporting a unionized environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust…