HR Business Partner

West Fraser•Russellville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will report directly to the mill manager. This is not an entry-level position and 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.

Requirements

3 plus years of HR or related experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with the 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 and maintain a high level of legal and ethical standards

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Embrace the company values and become a 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; interpret, administer, and communicate company policies and procedures
Complete processes required to place employees on the payroll as well as employment status changes
Assist corporate HR with the Annual Benefits Enrollment process and Wellness program at the mills
Maintain HRIS records and compiles reports from the database as needed
Ensure compliance with all West Fraser policies and procedures
Assist in employee relations investigations as needed
Assist in the hiring process by coordinating job postings both internally and on external job boards; perform pre-screening telephone interviews, assisting with in-person interviews and reference checks, and pre-employment drug screenings for hourly positions
Work with corporate HR on testing of HRIS system enhancements, assist in developing and maintaining HR Admin training, work to establish, document, and improve processes
Verify all new hire processes are completed accurately
Arrange successful on-boarding of all mill employees to include conducting new hire orientation