<p>HR Manager – Manufacturing & Forestry Sector</p><p>Location: Surrey, BC (On-site)</p><p>Industry: Manufacturing / Forestry / Production</p><p>Type: Full-Time, Permanent</p><p>Salary: $90-110K + benefits + growth opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a long-standing, well-established manufacturing organization with deep roots in BC’s forestry and wood products sector. This company is known for its strong values, multi-site operations, and commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and investing in its people. They are currently seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their Human Resources function and support a diverse workforce across operations, trades, and management.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The HR Manager will oversee all day-to-day HR activities, working closely with operations leadership to support a high-performance, safety-driven culture. This is an on-site position requiring a hands-on leader who is comfortable in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering directly with supervisors, employees, and senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full HR operations including employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, and policy development.</li><li>Partner with operations leaders to support labour planning, training, retention, and workforce development.</li><li>Provide guidance on HR best practices and ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and safety standards.</li><li>Support recruitment needs across trades, production, maintenance, and leadership roles; oversee effective onboarding practices.</li><li>Manage benefits, attendance, return-to-work programs, and accommodation processes.</li><li>Support change management initiatives, culture programs, and employee engagement activities across multiple facilities.</li><li>Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing coaching in conflict resolution, performance conversations, and leadership development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, forestry, industrial, or unionized environments.</li><li>Experience supporting high-volume operations and working closely with frontline and site leadership.</li><li>Strong understanding of employment legislation and workplace best practices in BC.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust at all levels.</li><li>Demonstrated experience handling investigations, employee relations issues, and performance management.</li><li>Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting.</li><li>CPHR designation or progress toward one is an asset.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a respected and proudly BC-based company with over 75 years of industry presence.</li><li>Work with a leadership team that values continuous improvement and employee development.</li><li>Opportunity to shape HR programs, enhance processes, and directly impact workforce culture.</li><li>Stable, long-term role with strong compensation, benefits, and career growth potential.</li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05150-0013333467 in all correspondence.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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