Job Description

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HR Manager - Manufacturing & Forestry Sector
Location: Surrey, BC (On-site)
Industry: Manufacturing / Forestry / Production
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $90-110K + benefits + growth opportunity
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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead full HR operations including employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, and policy development.
• Partner with operations leaders to support labour planning, training, retention, and workforce development.
• Provide guidance on HR best practices and ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and safety standards.
• Support recruitment needs across trades, production, maintenance, and leadership roles; oversee effective onboarding practices.
• Manage benefits, attendance, return-to-work programs, and accommodation processes.
• Support change management initiatives, culture programs, and employee engagement activities across multiple facilities.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing coaching in conflict resolution, performance conversations, and leadership development.

Requirements:
Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, forestry, industrial, or unionized environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume operations and working closely with frontline and site leadership.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and workplace best practices in BC.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience handling investigations, employee relations issues, and performance management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting.
• CPHR designation or progress toward one is an asset.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and proudly BC-based company with over 75 years of industry presence.
• Work with a leadership team that values continuous improvement and employee development.
• Opportunity to shape HR programs, enhance processes, and directly impact workforce culture.
• Stable, long-term role with strong compensation, benefits, and career growth potential.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05150-0013333467 in all correspondence.

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