Human Resources Manager

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high‑quality and cost‑effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States is seeking talent to fill the position of Human Resources Manager. This job is full‑time permanent.

Job Overview

The HR Manager for Domtar’s Paper & Packaging Division is a member of the Mill Leadership team, reporting directly to the Divisional HR Director with a dotted line to the Mill General Manager. As an HR Business Partner to the General Manager, this position collaborates to deliver Domtar’s strategic and operational objectives, aligned with human capital plans. This role requires the ability to think strategically to drive change within the business. This is both a strategic and hands‑on role that provides full‑cycle Human Resource support to our leaders, employees, and union partners.

This position provides leadership and direction for all HR functions to achieve mill strategic goals through human capital.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership:
  • Collaborate with leadership team to ensure human capital objectives are aligned and tied to the overall strategic and operational business objectives to deliver financial results.
  • Provide leadership through understanding of key financial, operational business metrics and monitoring shifting trends to remain competitive within the industry.
  • Ensure team‑based work environment drives a performance culture, aligned with Domtar values and behaviors throughout the business.
  • Act as a change management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements.
• Employee Relations/Labor Leadership:
  • Lead all labor relations functions, including negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitrations, and administration of collective bargaining agreements in partnership with divisional corporate leaders.
  • Develop and maintain a positive partnership with union leadership to ensure sustainable business operations and results.
  • Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues and coach managers through performance management and employee concerns.
• Talent Management:
  • Lead and drive the succession planning of mill talent, building a talent culture.
  • Partner and coach key leaders to deliver reviews and performance plans.
  • Conduct recruitment efforts locally to find key talent and build bench strength, including partnering with local universities to strengthen Domtar’s brand and recruitment efforts.
  • Motivate and engage a team of HR direct reports aligned with the divisional HR strategy.
• Other Duties:
  • Administer compensation program; monitor performance evaluation program and revise as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain affirmative action program.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and provincial regulations concerning employment.
  • Manage local records and reporting in the Human Resource Information and Workforce Management Systems.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of financial business metrics with the ability to develop HR metrics to drive decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and timely decision‑making ability.
• Good communication at all levels of organization, including listening, writing, and presenting.
• Change agent with the ability to collaborate well with others.
• Ability to influence and lead.
• Strong conflict resolution and performance management skills.
• Proven success in leading Human Resource strategies, initiatives and projects from inception to implementation in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated high level of time‑sensitive work prioritization, accuracy, organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7‑10 years of experience in manufacturing environments supporting non‑union, union experience a plus, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated strong change management skills.
• Experience coaching managers and employees for effective skill building.
• Strong conflict resolution, relationship building and performance management skills.
• Advanced proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Outlook preferred.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Application Process

Applicants will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).

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