HR Manager, Stevens Point

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide hands-on people leadership at our Stevens Point paper mill. This role is ideal for an HR professional who values visibility, trust-building, and real partnership with operations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary HR business partner to mill leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and workforce planning
• Support labor relations activities, including administration of the collective bargaining agreement, grievance handling, investigations, and preparation for negotiations (with escalation support as needed)
• Lead employee relations matters across hourly and salaried populations, including investigations, corrective action, performance improvement, and separations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Partner with leaders on hiring, onboarding, engagement, development, and succession planning
• Support site-level change initiatives and operational improvements
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the mill floor

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders view HR as a trusted, practical partner
• Employee issues are addressed fairly, consistently, and promptly
• Labor relationships are stable and constructive
• The workforce feels supported and respected

What You Bring

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on mill environment
• Preferred:
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce
• Background in paper, pulp, or heavy manufacturing