Manager II Human Resources

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Total rewards package

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearwater Paper is seeking a senior HR partner to serve as a strategic business partner, aligning people strategies with operational goals. This role coaches leaders, drives change, and strengthens employee relations across functions, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.

You will work with talent acquisition, organizational design, and development to enhance workforce effectiveness, implement HR programs, and support an exceptional workplace experience through a

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR teams and guiding strategic HR initiatives.
• Ability to align people programs with business goals and legal requirements.
• Proven track record in organizational effectiveness and development.
• Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach HR team members to deliver key HR programs.
• Provide strategic HR guidance across employee relations, performance, and compensation.
• Partner with leaders on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Drive organizational design, change management, and learning initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Coaching

Employee relations

Change management

Performance management

Talent development

Job description

This role provides HR guidance and consultation as a strategic business partner, aligning business goals and capabilities with operational and strategic objectives. The position supports and coaches leaders in developing their organizations, drives change initiatives, fosters positive employee relations, and partners with functional teams to support organizational effectiveness, employee development, and continuous improvement. This role provides both strategic direction and hands‑on support across a variety of human resources initiatives.

Leadership

• Lead and develop HR team members by establishing priorities, providing coaching and feedback, and supporting performance and career development
• Set team expectations and allocate resources to support effective delivery of HR programs and services
• Build team capabilities through development opportunities, knowledge sharing, and ongoing coaching
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with company values.

Human Resources Partnership

• Serve as a strategic HR partner providing guidance, coaching, and support across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR processes
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute performance management, career development, employee relations, and engagement strategies aligned with company values and legal requirements
• Provide guidance on complex employee issues, conduct investigations, resolve concerns, and coordinate with legal resources as needed
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, programs, and practices while supporting employees with policy, benefits, and payroll‑related questions
• Drive employee engagement initiatives by developing action plans, monitoring key indicators, and recommending improvements to strengthen workplace culture

Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leaders and talent acquisition teams to develop recruiting strategies, strengthen talent pipelines, and support effective onboarding processes
• Collaborate on organization design and workforce strategies to achieve business objectives, improve productivity, and enhance operational effectiveness
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve employee engagement, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Support organizational transformation, change management, and business process improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and employee experience

Talent & Organizational Development

• Coach and support leaders in executing talent management processes including performance management, merit planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning
• Facilitate talent discussions and support workforce strategies aligned with business needs and organizational priorities
• Partner with HR leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement HR programs, policies, and learning initiatives aligned with business strategies
• Support compliance training, workforce initiatives, and organizational development programs while identifying development needs and coordinating resources
• Other duties as assigned

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment‑based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.