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Regular presence on site is expected to support employee engagement, leader coaching, investigations, recruitment, and day-to-day operational partnership.\nAs our HR Manager, you are a key member of the senior leadership team and are responsible for leading all human resources activities across the operation. You will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership while partnering with leaders to support a safe, engaged, and high-performing workforce.\nAbout Canfor Spruceland\nCanfor Spruceland is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality SPF wood products. Since opening in Acheson, Alberta, in 1982, the facility has grown from a small operation with a single chop saw and truckload of lumber into a modern remanufacturing facility with five production lines and approximately 150 employees working across two shifts.\nToday, Spruceland produces more than 150 million board feet of lumber annually, specializing in decking and fencing products supplied to treaters and distributors across Canada. Our success is built on a commitment to quality, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement. Chances are, if you've built a deck or fence in the last year, the lumber may have originated from Spruceland.\nWe are committed to being the supplier, customer, and employer of choice by providing quality products, exceptional service, and a workplace where employees can grow and succeed.\nKey Responsibilities:\nEmployee Relations & Leadership Support\nLead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, discipline, and terminations.\nEnsure a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach to HR practices, supported by thorough documentation.\nProvide coaching, development, and leadership support to supervisors, managers, and employees.\nSupport leaders by providing practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, feedback, and documentation.\nPartner with leadership to build and maintain a positive, respectful, and high-performing work environment.\nBuild strong relationships through regular site presence and day-to-day interaction with employees and leaders.\nCulture, Engagement & Organizational Development\nChampion workplace culture, employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.\nDevelop and implement employee engagement action plans based on employee feedback and organizational needs.\nLead organizational development initiatives that support employee growth and business objectives.\nSupport talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development programs.\nContribute to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and able to perform at their best.\nTalent Acquisition & Workforce Planning\nPartner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning initiatives.\nLead and support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of hourly and salaried employees.\nSupport talent development and succession planning activities to strengthen organizational capability.\nCollaborate with leadership to identify current and future workforce needs\nDisability Management, Attendance & Accommodation\nManage and coordinate disability management programs, including WCB/WSBC claims and case management.\nLead return-to-work and accommodation planning in collaboration with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders.\nEnsure attendance management processes are administered consistently and effectively.\nCoordinate disability-related processes and ensure timelines, documentation, and legislative requirements are met\nPerformance Management & Compensation\nAccountable for the annual performance review and talent management processes.\nCoach leaders on performance management practices, employee development, and accountability.\nAdminister hourly and salaried compensation programs and employee benefit plans.\nSupport organizational compensation initiatives and related HR programs.\nStrategic HR Partnership\nParticipate as a strategic site initiatives, projects, organizational changes, and people-related programs.\nContribute to the development and execution of HR strategies that support operational and business objectives.\nProvide HR guidance and recommendations that balance employee needs, organizational goals, and compliance requirements.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.\nFor this role, come equipped with:\nDiploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.\nCPHR designation, or actively working towards completion, is considered an asset.\nFive (5) to seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, forestry, or related environment.\nDemonstrated experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, disability management, recruitment, and leadership coaching.\nFlexibility working within both industrial and professional environments.\nHigh sense of urgency and an acute ability to effectively prioritize competing demands.\nDemonstrated competency in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProven ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization.\nStrong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.\nStrong team-oriented working style.\nExceptional communication skills and attention to detail.\nThere has never been a better time to join the Canfor team and become part of the sustainable and modern forest industry. We have a wide range of rewarding careers in some of the best communities in North America, with plenty of room for advancement. Our mills are modern, high-tech and safe; and our marketing and sales activities are world-class. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and are committed to the professional development of our employees.\nCanfor is a global forest products company, with operations in Canada, the US and Europe and we are committed to creating a safe and productive environment for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration.\nPlease note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor.\nWe believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.\nWe appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. 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