HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner         Rumford, Maine

 

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

 

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team.

 

The HR Business Partner position is responsible for aligning business objectives with management, union representatives, and employees in all business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful HR Business Partner assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates needs proactively with VP & General Manager and HR Director and seeks to develop integrated solutions through collaboration. The HR Business Partner formulates key partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HR Business Partner will work under the direction of the Director, Human Resources.  This is a full-time salaried position. The hours of the position will be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
 
Job Responsibilities:

 

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Provides day-to-day human performance guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provides HR policy and CBA guidance and interpretation throughout organization
• Identifies training needs for business units
• Assists with recruiting, hiring and on-boarding of staff
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory and CBA compliance. Consults with the other resources as needed/required.
• Establish and support consistent work standards, rules and regulations (safety rules), and provide consistent and fair treatment to ensure company compliance with governmental policies and laws including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, Minimum Wage, OSHA
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
• Carry out other responsibilities related to position as required.

 

 

Attributes for Success

 

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

 

 Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of three to five to years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant industry experience preferred