Human Resources Business Partner (US BASED)

Weston Forest Group; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Forest Group is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for its Moultrie, Georgia facility. This role involves acting as a trusted HR advisor, championing employee advocacy and engagement, and ensuring HR program compliance. Ideal candidates will have 5-8+ years HR experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. The position emphasizes relationship-building on the production floor and supports managers in conflict resolution and performance management. An inclusive and diverse work culture is promoted, with relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist or HRBP foundation.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement HR programs and processes at the site level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to contact for employee concerns, questions, and complaints.
• Design and implement site-level engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of HR programs across the full employee lifecycle.
• Partner with site leadership to anticipate workforce needs.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Coaching

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business

SHRM designation (or working towards)

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: 314 8th St NE, Moultrie, GA 31768, United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

Status: Future Vacancy

Relocation Support Provided

Weston Forest Products is looking for an HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team, based at our Moultrie Georgia facility, and dually responsible for our Lincoln Michigan facility. This is a high-touch, embedded site role for someone who believes that how people are treated at work directly drives business results.

As our Site HRBP, you’ll be a trusted advisor, employee champion, and culture carrier — working at the intersection of people and performance. You’ll spend real time on the floor, build genuine relationships across all levels of the workforce, and translate what you hear into meaningful action alongside site and corporate leadership.

This role reports to the Director of HR and works closely with site management, operations leadership, health & safety, and payroll. It is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys being close to the day-to-day operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Employee Advocacy & Relations

• Serve as the go-to contact for employee concerns, questions, and complaints—ensuring every individual feels heard, respected, and supported.
• Conduct intake conversations and guide resolution through coaching, mediation, or formal investigation as appropriate.
• Champion psychological safety and a culture where employees feel empowered to raise issues without fear of retaliation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and drive timely resolutions aligned with WFP policy and Ontario employment law.
• Be a visible, approachable presence on the floor—building trust through regular, informal touchpoints with all levels of the workforce.

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Design and implement site-level engagement strategies aligned to Weston Forest’s broader listening and recognition programs.
• Facilitate listening sessions, pulse surveys, and focus groups—ensuring feedback is collected, synthesized, and acted on transparently.
• Analyze engagement data and partner with site leadership to develop targeted action plans.
• Monitor early warning indicators of disengagement (absenteeism, turnover, productivity) and partner with managers to address root causes proactively.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives that ensure all employees feel valued.

Manager Coaching & Capability Building

• Coach frontline and mid-level managers on people practices: feedback, performance management, accommodation, and conflict resolution.
• Support managers navigating complex situations—PIPs, return-to-work, accommodation requests—with consistency and confidence.
• Partner with HR leadership on succession planning and career development conversations.

HR Program Delivery & Compliance

• Support delivery of HR programs across the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance cycles, policy rollouts, compensation communications, and offboarding.
• Ensure site compliance with applicable U.S. federal and Georgia state employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements (FLSA), workplace safety standards (OSHA), equal employment opportunity laws (EEOC), and disability accommodations (ADA).
• Conduct or support workplace investigations in a fair, thorough, and legally defensible manner.
• Partner with Payroll and the Site Administrator on employee data accuracy, leave administration, and benefits inquiries.
• Contribute to HR reporting: tracking turnover, engagement scores, absenteeism, case resolution timelines, and training completion.

Workforce Planning & Talent

• Partner with site leadership to anticipate workforce needs and support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Ensure new employees are connected to the culture, their team, and available resources from day one.
• Participate in Dayforce HRIS rollout and support change management activities related to new systems and processes.

What You Bring to the Team

• Fluent in Spanish ideally.

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; SHRM designation (or working towards) considered an asset.

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist or HRBP foundation, ideally supporting operational teams.

• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment strongly preferred.

• Proven track record supporting front‑line supervisors and managers in a fast‑paced, labour‑intensive setting.

• Solid experience handling employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.

• Practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to navigate day‑to‑day issues while keeping the business moving.

• Demonstrated ability to implement HR programs and processes at the site level, not just design them.

• Strong communication skills: direct, clear, and credible with both employees and leadership.

• Comfortable being present on the floor, building relationships across shifts and functions.

• Willing to challenge when needed while maintaining a collaborative, respectful approach.

Work Conditions

• Based at our manufacturing facility in Moultrie Georgia, with regular presence on the production floor.
• Availability outside standard hours may be required for urgent employee matters or HR deadlines.
• This role handles sensitive and confidential employee information— the highest standard of discretion is expected at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weston Forest Products, (“the Company”), is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information regarding accommodation will be treated as confidential.