HR Business Partner - Paragould, AR

Your Job

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to work in partnership with managers and employees for our Paragould, AR facility.

Georgia Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers and the Bradford team is poised to lead the industry.

This position will partner with operations to advance continuous improvement of HR processes and drive business results.

Location: This is an onsite role at the Paragould, AR facility.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Northeast Arkansas facilities produce plastic packaging products under the Anchor Packaging name.

As part of Georgia-Pacific Food Service Solutions Group, we are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

These 3 manufacturing locations employee ~900 individuals dedicated to applying innovative processes to produce high quality rigid containers and cling film for the food service industry.

What You Will Do


* Quickly build effective working relationships centered on trust by way of practical and strategic guidance across functions and on-site teams both salaried and hourly


* Provide guidance and serve as the subject matter expert at the site level for all HR related matters


* Align HR goals to site business goals, track & monitor the progress


* Partner with operations and maintenance leaders to ensure optimal staffing is achieved


* Support supervisors, managers & leaders in implementing our compensation philosophy


* Provide input and tools to support succession planning, key employee retention, and high potential employee development


* Partner with leaders to grow the sites knowledge and application of Principle Based Management


* Headcount reporting, timekeeping support, HR systems support, and knowledge of/utilization of HR capabilities


* Regular engagement with hourly staff through spending time in the plant


* Ownership of HR projects and transformation initiatives with focus on change management and leadership


* Grievance/Arbitration management and navigating complex Labor Relations strategies and union relationships.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Minimum of 3 or more years in an HRBP, HR Generalist or HR Manager role


* Experience partnering with plant leadership to drive initiatives


* Experience developing and partnering with front line supervisors


* Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to leaders


* Knowledge of employment laws and practices

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree


* Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment


* Advanced degree in Human Resources, SHRM-CP or SCP certification


* Experience supporting a union facility


* Experience with project management

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