Manager, Human Resources

Domtar Corporation; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar Corporation is looking for a full-time Manager of Human Resources in Windsor, Canada. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with leadership to achieve HR objectives while overseeing employee relations, talent management, and change initiatives. Join a supportive and diverse environment committed to operational excellence and growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing environments, supporting both non-union and union workforce.
• Strong conflict resolution, relationship building, and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment of human capital with business objectives.
• Lead all labor relations functions including negotiations and grievance resolution.
• Conduct recruitment efforts and strengthen Domtar’s brand in local universities.

Skills

Change management

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Manager, Human Resources

Location:

Windsor, Windsor (WI01), CA, J1S 2L9

Department: Human Resources (HR00)

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 delivershigh-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 Windsor , Quebec , Canada , is seeking talent to fill the position of Manager, Human Resources . This job is full-time permanent .

TheHR Managerfor 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 will collaborate to deliver Domtar’s strategic and operational objectives, aligned with human capital plans. This role will require 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.

The HR Manager is a proactive business partner to the leadership team and will act as a change agent for the culture evolution and process improvement. The HR Manager forms partnerships with all employees to create strong relationships that facilitate the attainment of the organization’s business objectives.

The HR Manager is expected to maintain an effective level of business literacy regarding the business unit’s financial position and business plans.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

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 but not limited to negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitrations, and the 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.
• Skilled in investigating and resolving complex employee relations issues and coaching managers through performance management and employee concerns.

Talent Management:

• Lead and drive the succession planning of mill talent process 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
• Ability to 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 communicator at all levels of organization to include 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

Professional Experience/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, and PowerPoint); knowledge in Outlook preferred.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.