HR Generalist
Company: Western Forest Products US LLC
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
#WFP2023THE OPPORTUNITYWhat You'll Do: As an HR Generalist at
Western Forest Products (WFP), you'll have the opportunity to
deliver a full suite of HR services, acting as the primary point of
contact for employees and leaders within our US manufacturing and
engineered wood operations. As an HR advisor to the business and
with strong initiative and execution, success will be driven
through a working partnership with the operation, the HR corporate
team and a solution oriented approach. You are the right person for
this role if you are interested in continuing to learn and grow,
are relationship focused, adaptable, flexible to change and
operationally minded in your HR practice.Who You Are: Our ideal
candidate has 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
You bring a wealth of HR knowledge to the table: talent management,
compensation, employment law, and performance management.
Passionate about the success and wellbeing of employees, you strive
to create and promote a supportive and collaborative work
environment. Your talents in relationship-building and
problem-solving will equip you to navigate various HR opportunities
and challenges.Our total rewards offering includes:Salary range of
$70,000 - 95,000 based on your skill level, qualifications, and
experience.Annual Performance BonusDental and Medical Benefits;
employee premiums for base plan are 100% paid for by WFP401(k)
retirement savings planWork Environment: This role is to be
performed in person at our Columbia Vista Sawmill Division, in
Vancouver, Washington.RESPONSIBILITIESWork closely with operational
leadership in executing HR initiatives to align with corporate and
business unit goals and ensure a productive and engaged
workforce;Provide day to day advice, counsel and guidance to
operational leadership on all matters of disciplinary and
operational issues to ensure fair, consistent and legally
defensible treatment of employees;Understand the WFP business, both
strategically and operationally, as well as the relevant business
drivers and associated HR requirements for the execution of
programs and management of talent - this may include, but is not
limited to:Performance management;Employee relations;Succession
planning;Recruitment;Onboarding and off-boarding;Policy development
& application; andLearning, training, and development.Collaborate
cross-functionally with the human resources, learning and
development, and talent teams;Coach and advise operational
leadership and employees on HR related topics as required,
including education on corporate policies for increasing overall
organizational capabilities and individual performance;Recommend
best practices, review policies, handbook, and practices to
maintain compliance, monitor regulatory changes and adopt all
updates, and make recommendations for improvement;Plan and direct
employee engagement events to promote a high-performing, inclusive,
and mission-driven culture;Coordinate and implement various
onboarding and off-boarding tasks;Ensure data integrity and monthly
and quarterly reporting through HRIS Administration;Participate in
developing and streamlining policy and procedures;Keep apprised of
industry trends and legislation changes; andPerform other related
duties as required or requested.QUALIFICATIONSEducation And
ExperiencePost-secondary degree in human resources or equivalent in
relevant business discipline.SHRM designation and/or actively
pursuing designation preferred.5+ years' progressive HR
experience.Experience working in Forestry, Manufacturing or another
related industry would be considered an asset.Skills, Knowledge and
Required CompetenciesWilling to travel regularly to support HR
presence in all US operations across Washington State and as
required for corporate meetings in British Columbia, Canada.Apply
discretion to interactions with employees on sensitive issues; show
respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on
the value of diversity.Strong working knowledge of talent
management, succession management, performance management as well
as compensation and benefits.Strong knowledge of employment laws
and standards.An employee advocate with a drive to see employees
succeed, who values and contributes to a collaborative and
team-oriented culture.Sound analytical, problem-solving and
negotiation skills with an ability to understand broad Human
Resource issues and resolve situations in a diplomatic
manner.Results orientated.Highly organized with the ability to
multi-task.Embraces culture of continuous improvement by
demonstrating receptivity and embracing value of feedback from the
HR team, operations, and leadership.Demonstrated interpersonal,
facilitation, presentation, and communication skills to effectively
deal with multiple stakeholders.YOUR CAREERAt Western Forest
Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people.
Investing in our people brings value and success to our business,
ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving
workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the
best in the industry to meet your career and professional
development goals while providing competitive total rewards and
recognition.We provide a variety of on-the-job training and
continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have
the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture
recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths
across the organization for those with the talent and will to
advance.Our total rewards offering including competitive pay,
performance bonus, 401(k) plan, extended health and dental benefits
and other programs designed to support our employees.WESTERN
OVERVIEWWestern Forest Products is a leading forest products
company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures
high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British
Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington
State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a
specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.Our
commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and
community engagement is core to how we do business at Western
Forest Products.Our approach to responsible business practices in
all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and
employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The
steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed
and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored
in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to
grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we
operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships
with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural
interests.
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