Weyerhaeuser Hiring for HR Business Partner Job at Emerson, AR Full Time

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and manufacturing sites we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for more than 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in manufacturing and distribution of wood products, and in timberlands management in the world.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a skilled Human Resource Business Partner to support our unionized Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility in Emerson, AR. The successful candidate will be an active and engaged member of the Emerson Lead Team as well as the Engineered Wood Products HR Team providing support for special projects as assigned. This individual will provide onsite human resource leadership to the Emerson mill and will report to the HR Director – Engineered Wood Products, with a strong dotted line to the Mill Manager.

As a strategic partner, the HR Business Partner is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the human resources systems at the Emerson mill including the core HR processes of recruiting, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, community engagement, training, etc. This highly motivated individual will advise leaders on moderately complex strategic operational and business goals and be skilled at incorporating relevant tools to facilitate solutions.

Key Functions:

• Serve as a member of the site lead team promoting the safety and well-being of all the associates in the manufacturing facility
• Role model Weyerhaeuser’s People Principles by demonstrating an ability and willingness to appreciate, respect, listen to, communicate with and value employees, leaders and customers/vendors
• Provide CBA adherence guidance to site leaders and manage site grievance process
• Manage recruiting efforts (may participate in screening, interviewing, and selection process)
• Strategic business partner to the Emerson leadership team as well as the broader Product Line HR team
• Provide top-quality coaching, consultations, and solutions in all areas of HR, including employee relations, talent management, and leadership training
• Work closely with management and the employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Partner with site leaders to develop strategic workforce plans to meet current and future talent needs
• Partner with local community high schools, colleges, and universities to create pipelines of future talent
• Administer and provide guidance on compensation review/planning and performance management processes
• Partner with leaders to develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies
• Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing functions (including sourcing, recruiting, retention, and on-boarding process)
• Promote and encourage innovative thoughts and ideas
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions and programs
• Ensure site compliance with state and federal laws
• Participate in business-wide HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of previous HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and credibly
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in HR systems
• Self-starting individual who possess resiliency and adaptability to solve problems
• Ability to discern priorities and remain organized as business needs evolve
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and possess the courage to intervene
• Ability to travel 10% of the time to other locations, including some overnight travel and flow to work as needed

About Wood Products
We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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