HR Advisor

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products are currently seeking an HR Advisor at our Columbia Vista Operations in Vancouver, WA.

What You’ll Do: As an HR Advisor 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 operations. Reporting to the HR Business Partner of Manufacturing, you will serve as an advisor to the business, leveraging your strong initiative and execution skills. Success in this role will be driven through a collaborative partnership with the operations team, the HR corporate team, and a solution-oriented approach. You are the right person for this role if you are eager to continue learning and growing, not afraid to challenge the status quo, relationship-focused, adaptable, flexible to change, and operationally minded in your HR practice.

Who You Are: You come with 5 years’ experience in HR with a post-secondary degree in HR or equivalent. You are the right person for this role if you are eager to continue learning and growing, not afraid to challenge the status quo, relationship-focused, adaptable, flexible to change, and operationally minded in your HR practice. Background in Forestry or Manufacturing industries is a plus!

Our total rewards offering includes:

• Salary range of $75,000 - $95,000 based on your skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Performance Bonus
• Dental and Medical Benefits; employee premiums for base plan are 100% paid for by WFP
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) and Paid holidays

Work Environment: This position is based out of our Columbia Vista Operations. As we have multiple locations, occasional travel will be required to our worksites in Vancouver, Washougal, and Arlington.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work 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; and
  • Learning, training, and development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the human resources, learning and development, and talent management 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; and
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

• Post-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 Competencies

• Willing 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 CAREER

At 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 OVERVIEW

Western 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.