Job Description

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, visit us at:

Position Overview:

The HR Generalist at Stella-Jones is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with our Western Regional HR Manager, supporting regional manufacturing plants. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

This position will be based at our Tacoma manufacturing plant / regional corporate office with some hybrid work once trained and integrated into the team. The role will involve significant travel (expected to be up to 35%) to other Stella-Jones manufacturing facilities in Washington, Idaho, and other states to support HR initiatives, conduct training, and facilitate employee relations discussions.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Post open positions, review resumes, and schedule interviews
• Performs pre-screen interviews and serves as point of contact for candidates
• Coordinates staffing functions between department managers
• Schedules and facilitates new hire orientation
• Responsible for data entry of employee information in Dayforce system; ensures all changes are supported with proper documentation
• Uploads documents and maintains files with timely updates
• Assists with payroll
• Ensures time and attendance tracking and approvals are completed on time.
• Assists in administering employee policies
• Provides advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues
• Responsible for providing monthly HR reporting and statistics
• Responds to inquiries regarding health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k, or EAP
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews
• Assist in special projects: handbook, retreats, trainings, update internal HR processes & forms, open enrollment, etc.
• Participates and contributes to the company safety program
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• 35% travel required

Key Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of Human Resources Generalist work experience required
• Manufacturing HR experience required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Targeted starting base salary range: $75,000 to $90,000
• Annual profit-sharing bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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