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HR Manager

  • Corner Brook, Newfoundland
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Location: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Mill – Corner Brook, Newfoundland, CA
Job Description (English)
Role: Human Resources Manager
Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000
Industry: Pulp & Paper

Job Summary:
  • Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all employees by driving initiatives that support the Zero Harm vision.
  • Serves as a member of the Senior Management Team and oversees all Human Resources activities supporting the Woodlands, Deer Lake Power, and Newsprint Mill divisions.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Adhere to and promote company safety and environmental policies.
  • Support health and safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  • Ensure effective operation of the mill’s medical center and security team for both proactive and emergency response requirements.
  • Participate as a member of the Disaster Response Team.
Employee Relations Responsibilities:
  • Foster a positive work environment through effective administration of company policies and procedures.
  • Provide HR support and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee-related matters.
  • Support performance management and improvement plans.
  • Promote a respectful and equitable workplace through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Administration of Collective Agreements / Union Relations:
  • Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with union leadership.
  • Interpret and apply collective agreements.
  • Administer labour relations processes, including dispute resolution, grievance handling, and arbitration.
  • Participate in disciplinary matters and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Lead collective bargaining activities.
Recruitment & Succession Planning:
  • Manage the site succession planning process.
  • Oversee recruitment activities for salaried employees.
  • Coordinate and conduct interviews, reference checks, assessments, and testing.
  • Manage employee development plans and performance appraisal programs.
Labour Oversight & Budgeting:
  • Oversee the development of labour and training budgets.
  • Establish, monitor, and support key performance indicators (KPIs), including labour utilization, overtime, absenteeism, and training metrics.
Employee Development:
  • Oversee employee training and succession planning programs.
  • Manage the training budget and training programs for the organization.
Direct Reports:
  • Human Resources Advisor
  • Human Resources Scheduler
  • Human Resources Coordinator
  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • Coach, develop, manage, and evaluate direct reports through the Employee Development and Performance Appraisal Review (EDPAR) process.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, or another relevant university degree.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to act as a change agent and foster innovation and creativity.
  • Proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft Outlook.