HR Director - Engineered Wood Products

This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to partner with senior business leaders and use their HR and business expertise to create culture, build a winning team and drive change.  

In this position you will work closely with the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) product line vice president and the EWP leadership team, providing strategic guidance on organizational issues and HR solutions to accelerate business performance and effectiveness.  

You will lead the EWP HR team that includes nine HR business partners and two Senior HR Business Managers who support nine facilities located across five different states (Eugene, OR; Zwolle, LA; Natchitoches, LA, Emerson, AR; Monticello, AR; Evergreen, AL; Buckhannon, WV) and two Canadian provinces (Annacis Island, BC and Kenora, ON).  You will report to the VP of HR Operations located in Seattle, Washington and serve on the HR Operations Lead Team.  You will work from Weyerhaeuser’s Seattle headquarters or remotely from your home office that must be near a major metropolitan airport, ideally within reasonable commuting distance to one of our EWP facilities. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align on human resource approach/policies and programs to support organizational strategy and goals
• Utilize data and analytics to drive business decisions and assess organizational effectiveness
• Identify creative and strategic solutions, advise and make recommendations to leaders regarding employee engagement, strategic workforce capability and organizational effectiveness
• Guide leaders through execution of HR programs, processes and strategic initiatives such as performance management, employee development, recruiting, selection and retention, inclusion, succession planning, change management, hiring, compliance and employee relations
• Evaluate, execute and monitor salary action planning and annual incentive plans and equity plans
• Lead and manage EWP HR team
• Engage in proactive communications with business partners and HR colleagues
• Provide leadership, advice and counsel to the EWP HR managers and business leaders
• Work with leaders and the EWP HR team to build strong work relationships, resulting in high morale, productivity and retention
• Be seen as a subject matter expert for HR by business partners
• Collaborate with enterprise HR partners including the Employee Service Center and the HR Centers of Excellence to align and solve for business partner needs
• Collaborate with enterprise business functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, Safety, and Ethics to align and solve for business partner needs
• Interpret and advise on HR policy; maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the management of employees; ensure compliance with all applicable company policies, safety guidelines, regulations and laws
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience 

• At least 12+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.  
• Experience supporting multiple locations and personnel over a diverse, multi-state or province region is a plus.

Education 

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

Core Skills

• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
• Decision-making
• Relationship building
• Leadership Development
• Ability to influence others
• Labor and employee relations expertise
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical capability
• Recruiting knowledge
• Performance management 
• Passion for growing and developing people
• Team leadership
• Strong presentation, written and verbal skills
• An eye for detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and strategically plan work to be accomplished

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Set the highest standard for integrity
• Acting with a sense of urgency
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Being a team player
• Exercising sound judgment
• Strong listening skills

Technical Skills

• Prior UKG experience a plus.  
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Certifications

• PHR, CPHR or related HR certification is preferred

Other 

• Experience working with an hourly workforce and manufacturing preferred

Travel

• Up to -50%25 travel

Location

·       The preferred location is based in Seattle, WA at our headquarters in Pioneer Square. Consideration will be given to those that are located in a state that Weyerhaeuser operates in: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington. This role is not open to those who live in other states or countries.

What We Offer: 

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $159,926-$240,031based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25%25 of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position is also eligible for participating in our Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser 

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.  

 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.  

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.