What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers.  It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time.  We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful.  If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud!

 Our HR team not only focuses on compliance and risk management but takes a holistic approach to people operations.  Maximizing employee value is a priority by aligning with the overall business strategy.  We actively participate in strategic conversations, ensuring that people-related decisions are well-informed and contribute to the organizational goals.

Summary Description:

Billerud is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Manager in our Quinnesec, MI mill location.  This role will be full-time onsite and provide leadership, guidance, and counsel to facility leadership on issues involving labor and employee relations, organization structure, staffing, benefits administration, HR compliance and workforce development issues.

 Key Accountabilities:

• Visible member of the Quinnesec Mill Leadership Team promoting strong organizational health.
• Work with mill leadership to establish culture of employee engagement, recognition, open communication, and regular interaction with all employees.
• Lead employee development and bench strength strategies, using company training and development tools to implement such strategies.
• Lead wage and salary administration matters at the operating level. Emphasis on salary budget and consistency of application across areas.
• Work with mill leadership to develop and integrate change initiatives.
• Assist mill leadership in identifying and addressing performance issues to improve inefficiencies in the workplace.

Required Skills

Required skills:

·         Strong communication skills.

·         High tolerance for ambiguity in certain situations.

·         Integrity and ability to hold matters confidential.

·         Ability to be a strategic leader with the ability to “connect the dots” across the mill platform, drive organizational change, ensure employee engagement and manage cross-functional projects.

Required Experience

Required Experience and Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline or equivalent experience
  
  
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
  
  
• Understanding of NLRA, FLSA, ERISA, OSHA, EEO and other state and federal laws.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.