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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;

Provide recruitment support including Salaried roles for the location;

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;

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