Human Resources Manager

Job Summary The Human Resources Manager is responsible to ensure the health and safety of all employees by driving initiatives that support the Zero Harm vision. As a member of the Senior Management Team the Human Resources Manager is responsible for all Human Resources activities at Corner Brook Pulp \& Paper Limited in support of three divisions under the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper; Woodlands, Deer Lake Power and Newsprint Mill.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Health, Safety \& Environmental*

• Sustain a strong commitment to safety, ensuring safety is kept at the forefront and no compromises are encountered. Adhere to, and promote company safety and environmental policies.
• Support Health and Safety Policy, Procedure and initiatives.
• Ensure effective operations of the Mill’s medical center and security team on both proactive and emergency response matters.
• Sit as part of the Disaster Response Team

*Employee Relations*

• Manage a positive work environment by effectively administering Company policies and procedures.
• Provide HR support to supervision and managers through communication and advising in people related services and problem solving of HR issues.
• Support performance management and improvement plans.
• Foster an environment of respect and equality through the review and implementation of DEI strategies woven into policies and practices.

*Administration of Collective Agreements / Union Relations*

• Maintain positive relations and good communications with leaders of all union locals.
• Provide interpretation and application of collective agreements
• Administer labour relations including dispute resolution, grievance resolution and arbitration process.
• Direct and participate in matters involving disciplinary action and performance improvement plans.
• Lead the collective bargaining process

*Recruitment \& Succession Planning*

• Manage site succession plan
• Manage new hire process for recruitment of salaried staff.
• Arrange and conduct interviews, reference checks, assessments \& testing.
• Responsible for employee development plans and employee appraisal process.

*Labour Oversight \& Budgeting*

• Oversee Development of labour and training budgets
• Establish and support measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including labour utilization versus budget, overtime, absenteeism, training, etc.

*Employee Development*

• Oversee training activities and succession planning for employees.
• Oversee and manage the training budget and program for CBPPL.

Direct Reports

• Human Resources Advisor
• Human Resources Scheduler
• Human Resources Coordinator
• Occupational Health Nurse

Coach, develop and manage all direct reports.Evaluate performance of direct reports by way of the Employee Development and Performance Appraisal Review (EDPAR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Human Resources and Industrial rations or other appropriate University degree.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience in Human Resources.
• Certified Human Resources Professional certification (CHRP).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Capacity to exercise problem solving techniques in the analysis of a problem.
• Aptitude to function as a Change Agent, to foster creativity and idea generation.
• Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Outlook.