Sr. HR Manager

Columbia Forest Products; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Concord, NH, is seeking a Senior HR Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple locations, aligning initiatives with our strategic goals and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and policy development, serve as a trusted advisor to managers, and drive data-driven improvements while fostering a culture of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience with at least 3 years in leadership; preferably manufacturing.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; travel occasional.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations across multiple locations including recruitment and performance management.
• Advise managers and employees on policies and best practices.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic HR needs.
• Monitor HR metrics and ensure regulatory compliance at all locations.
• Support professional development and continuous improvement within HR.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR Strategy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Job description

The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing HR operations across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance with all relevant regulations. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Essential Job Duties

• Leads as an example of CFP’s values: CustomerService, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success
• Lead and manage HR functions across multiple locations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training and development.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Strategic development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that support the company’s objectives and promote a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and address strategic HR needs and challenges.
• Provide guidance and support to HR teams at each location, auditing to ensure consistency and best practice application.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives and make strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations in all locations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the HR team.
• HR Subject Matter Expert demonstrated through HR certification.
• Other duties and projects assigned to meet CFP’s Mission and Purpose.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role; preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of successfully leading HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in a team.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) required.
• Ability to travel occasionally.