Sr. HR Business Partner

This position is located in Columbia Falls, MT and is part of the Columbia Falls Leadership Team and the Weyerhaeuser Panels Human Resources Team. This position reports to the Northwest Sr. HR Business Manager with dotted-line responsibility to the Mill Manager. As a strategic partner, the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the human resources systems at the Columbia Falls operations. This position focuses on meeting business performance objectives through effective HR planning, development, coaching and problem solving.

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.

Key Functions:

Serve as a member of the lead team promoting the safety and well-being of all the associates in the manufacturing facility.

Major responsibilities include providing direct support and consultation for:

• Role model Weyerhaeuser Key Values including Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

• Strategic business partner to the Columbia Falls 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.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on salaried and hourly hiring strategies, supporting early-stage candidate screening, interview coordination, and alignment across workforce planning, candidate experience, and onboarding outcomes.

• 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 Management or a related field
• At least 8 years of Human Resources experience
• Experience advising leaders and employees on complex HR matters
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience in multiple HR disciplines including compensation practices, employee relations, talent management, diversity, performance management, and federal and state laws
• Strong levels of personal and professional integrity
• Able to build trust and maintain confidentiality as a key confidante of employees and management
• Demonstrated safety leadership
• Strong coaching and influencing skills
• Experience in leading change management initiatives
• Ability to effectively navigate through ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, assess HR implications and manage details
• Excellent computer skills, including proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Professional HR certification is an asset

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are 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.

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 have been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,800 to $148,200 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants.

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.