Human Resources Manager

Columbia Forest Products; Barhamsville (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations at the site, aligning with strategic goals and ensuring regulatory compliance. A bilingual English/Spanish speaker is preferred for effective communication across diverse teams and locations.

The role requires a minimum of five years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of US employment laws and certifications such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of human resources experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability and willingness to travel between locations as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations at assigned site, ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with site leadership to support workforce planning, safety, and culture initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Employment law knowledge

Education

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing HR operations at their assigned site, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate for this role is bilingual in both English and Spanish.

The salary range for this role is 100-110k.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of human resources experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability and willingness to travel between locations as business needs require.

Work Environment

• This role primarily operates in an office setting with moderate exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles and varying temperatures while on the plant floor.