HR Business Partner

West Fraser • Opelika, AL

21d

About The Position

The HR Business Partner reports directly to the Mill Manager and provides HR support to the Mill Manager and leadership team. This is not an entry-level position; the successful applicant must have relevant work history. Wood-products industry experience is not required. The role supports recruiting and hiring, employee relations, HR administration, payroll processes, benefits enrollment, HRIS records and reporting, compliance, and employee onboarding. The candidate will also work with corporate HR to test HRIS enhancements, maintain HR administration training, and establish, document, and improve processes. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of HR or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain high legal and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR support to the Mill Manager and leadership team.
• Build an effective recruiting, interviewing, and selection process for hiring hourly employees by developing and maintaining relationships with area trade schools, other local sources, and community outreach.
• Embrace company values and serve as a culture driver for the facility.
• Recommend approaches that continually improve department efficiency and streamline processes.
• Maintain hourly HR files in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Answer routine employee inquiries and interpret, administer, and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Complete processes required to place employees on payroll and process employment status changes.
• Assist corporate HR with annual benefits enrollment and the mill wellness program.
• Maintain HRIS records and compile reports from the database as needed.
• Ensure compliance with West Fraser policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations investigations as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external job postings; conduct prescreening telephone interviews; assist with in-person interviews and reference checks; and coordinate pre-employment drug screenings for hourly positions.
• Work with corporate HR on testing HRIS system enhancements, assist in developing and maintaining HR administration training, and help establish, document, and improve processes.
• Verify that all new-hire processes are completed accurately.
• Arrange successful onboarding for mill employees, including conducting new-hire orientation.

Benefits

• Benefits starting on Day 1.
• Competitive starting pay.
• On-the-job training.
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid vacations and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level