Manager II Human Resources

Clearwater Paper Corporation•Augusta, GA
•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

This role provides HR guidance and consultation as a strategic business partner, aligning business goals and capabilities with operational and strategic objectives. The position supports and coaches leaders in developing their organizations, drives change initiatives, fosters positive employee relations, and partners with functional teams to support organizational effectiveness, employee development, and continuous improvement. It provides both strategic direction and hands-on support across a variety of human resources initiatives. The role leads and develops HR team members by establishing priorities, providing coaching and feedback, supporting performance and career development, setting expectations, allocating resources, building team capabilities, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a human resources partner, the role provides guidance across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR processes. It partners with business leaders on performance management, career development, employee relations, and engagement strategies; advises on complex employee issues; conducts investigations; resolves concerns; and coordinates with legal resources as needed. It also supports consistent application of HR policies and assists employees with policy, benefits, and payroll-related questions. The position partners with leaders and talent acquisition teams on recruiting strategies, talent pipelines, and onboarding; collaborates on organization design and workforce strategies; and supports organizational transformation, change management, and business process improvement. It also coaches leaders through talent management processes, facilitates talent discussions, supports workforce strategies, partners with HR leadership on HR programs and learning initiatives, and supports compliance training and organizational development programs. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop HR team members through priority setting, coaching, feedback, and performance and career development support.
  • Set team expectations and allocate resources to deliver HR programs and services effectively.
  • Build team capabilities through development opportunities, knowledge sharing, and ongoing coaching.
  • Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with company values.
  • Provide strategic HR guidance, coaching, and support across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR processes.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute performance management, career development, employee relations, and engagement strategies aligned with company values and legal requirements.
  • Guide leaders through complex employee issues, conduct investigations, resolve concerns, and coordinate with legal resources as needed.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, programs, and practices, and support employees with policy, benefits, and payroll-related questions.
  • Develop employee engagement action plans, monitor key indicators, and recommend improvements to workplace culture.
  • Partner with leaders and talent acquisition teams to develop recruiting strategies, strengthen talent pipelines, and support onboarding.
  • Collaborate on organization design and workforce strategies to meet business objectives, improve productivity, and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve employee engagement, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Support organizational transformation, change management, and business process improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and employee experience.
  • Coach and support leaders in performance management, merit planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning.
  • Facilitate talent discussions and support workforce strategies aligned with business needs and organizational priorities.
  • Partner with HR leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement HR programs, policies, and learning initiatives aligned with business strategies.
  • Support compliance training, workforce initiatives, and organizational development programs while identifying development needs and coordinating resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Incentive Plan eligibility
  • Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits generally beginning after 30 days
  • Paid vacation days, personal days, and company holidays
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