HR Business Partner Grayling

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

https://na.arauco.com

How does this role fit into the success of our organization?

The HR Business Partner provides strategic support at a single manufacturing site in addition to contributing to the broader HR team across multiple locations in North America. The HR Manager aligns mill objectives and corporate initiatives with employees and management, focusing on strong, solution-oriented leadership with multiple different levels. This role, as an HR professional, acts as an employee champion and change agent in ways that make us a better business. 

This position supports our Mill in Grayling, MI and reports to the Sr. Manufacturing HR Manager and collaborates with the HR Generalist and HR Administrative Assistant. This role is fully on-site and operates during standard business hours - 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.  

Some of your responsibilities would include:

• Manage and oversee all Human Resource functions for the site.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, working to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manages the hourly work system (position level advancement structure, processes, and consistency).
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with L&D Team to identify training needs and develop training plans and programs.
• Evaluate and monitor the success of training programs, and follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.
  • SHRM/HRCI certification preferred.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and Michigan state-specific laws related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal counsel as needed/required.
• Experienced
  • 10+ years of HR experience, 5 of which is in a leadership/manager role in a manufacturing environment.
  • SAP SuccessFactors and ADP experience preferred
•  Effective
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems impacting people, processes, and program issues, along with excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

What qualities make a great Arauco Team Member?

• Be Committed to Our Success: We succeed together and are committed to showing up, taking ownership, and doing our best every day.
• People Focused: We work as a team to create a safe, positive, collaborative culture.
• Operate with Integrity: We hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to operating honestly, ethically, and reliably.
• Have an Open Mind: We are willing to learn, be flexible, change and innovate to help our business and our people succeed.

What can you expect from working at Arauco?

People are our top priority at Arauco. We pride ourselves on being a global organization, while still having a safe, united, and collaborative environment.  

We are committed to providing a positive experience for our people, by ensuring they feel recognized, valued, developed, empowered, and connected.  

Here are some of the programs and benefits we provide to our Corporate Atlanta team that help us meet that commitment:

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and critical illness insurance.

• Financial support through a 401(k) with company match, dependent care savings accounts, and profit/gain share payouts.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, holidays, and PTO, plus bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Life and disability insurance (basic, dependent, short-term, and long-term).
• Career development with paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a structured progression model.
• Wellness perks, such as a wellness program, gym reimbursement, safety boot reimbursement, and pet insurance.

Take the next step in your career and join a team committed to excellence and sustainability!

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization.

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.