Sr. HR Manager

We are seeking a Human Resources Leader to join our team at Georgia-Pacific's Palatka mill in Palatka, FL. In this role, you will lead the planning and development of people and strategies for improvements that support a facility providing more than 1000 jobs in the region. If you have a passion for mentoring others and helping a manufacturing operation facility achieve sustainable, long-term results, this is an exceptional opportunity. As the HR Leader, you will play a key role in shaping culture, strengthening the mill's overall talent position to achieve business results, and guiding our HR transformation to a new service delivery model.

The Palatka mill and its products play a vital role in GP's Consumer Products portfolio, supporting flagship brands such as Angel Soft, Quilted Northern, Brawny, and Sparkle. In recent years, GP has made significant investments in Palatka to strengthen our competitiveness, including the addition of a new towel paper machine. The mill also operates two Kraft paper machines and features a state-of-the-art Daily Operations Center (DOC), a centralized hub for advanced asset monitoring. With more than 1000 team members, the mill is both a highly strategic operation for GP and a cornerstone of the local community and economy.

Located just 45 minutes west of the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, the mill sits on the outskirts of the growing city of Palatka. Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Gainesville are all within an hour's drive, and Orlando is only two hours away. With its blend of natural beauty, accessibility, and community, the Palatka mill offers a unique and appealing environment for a wide range of people, interests, and lifestyles.

• Build strong credibility and trust with employees and leaders
• Ensure employees connect with how they create value for the company; identify talent gaps that are obstacles and coach supervisors on the development of gap closure plans
• Understand, model, develop, and coach employees and leaders on our Principle Based Management business philosophy.
• Apply solid business acumen to understand key drivers of business performance and support delivering results
• Provide strategic guidance to leaders in areas of change management, talent strategies and employee development
• Leverage data driven solutions to support business decisions and advance results
• Partner with various teams to improve our talent position - selection, attraction, and retention
• Lead Labor Relations in a unionized work environment, ensuring contract compliance while maintaining positive and productive employee relations
• Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration in the facility, and across the division by partnering closely with other HR Managers and team

• Proven experience across core HR processes, including talent acquisition, performance management, talent planning, labor relations in a unionized environment, employee relations, and developing others to reach their potential
• Experience developing and aligning initiatives to accelerate achievement of strategic business objectives
• Demonstrated work history in a related field or business environment
• Experience providing direct support and guidance to supervisors and employees
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and direct the work of others

• Experience in a supervisory role - with a track record of developing teams and or HR professionals
• Strong capability in data analytics, including interpreting data, forming a clear point of view, and executing on identified opportunities
• Demonstrated Labor Relations experience in a unionized work environment