HR Business Partner
About The Position
The HR Business Partner provides direct human resources support to the Mill Manager and leadership team, reports directly to the Mill Manager, and helps drive the facility’s culture and continuously improve HR processes. The role supports hourly employee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll and employment status changes, employee relations, benefits enrollment, wellness programs, HRIS records, and compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal requirements. The position is not entry-level. Experience in the wood-product industry is not required. The successful candidate will join West Fraser, a growing diversified wood products company with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company emphasizes growth, safety, challenging work, continuous development, and promotion from within. The 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.
- Relevant work history that enables the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.
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 quality hourly talent.
- Develop and maintain relationships with area trade schools, other local sources, and the community to support recruiting.
- Embrace company values and serve as a culture driver for the facility.
- Recommend new approaches to 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 mills’ wellness program.
- Maintain HRIS records and compile database reports 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 to test HRIS system enhancements, assist in developing and maintaining HR Admin training, and 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 an additional retirement contribution.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
