Posted 3 months ago
HR Generalist
@ Columbia Forest Products
Hearst, Ontario
Overview
Columbia Forest Products is hiring a bilingual HR Generalist to support the Human Resource Manager across talent acquisition, employee relations, policy implementation and compliance. The role covers payroll administration, HRIS record management, onboarding, FMLA/LOA/STD and workers' compensation administration. The posting states a full-time position, and that the HR Generalist must be bilingual in French and English.
Responsibilities:
- Payroll administration and personnel file management in the HRIS
- Full-cycle recruiting support: postings, screening, interviews, offers
- New hire onboarding, orientation and benefit enrolment within 30 days
- Administration of FMLA, LOA, STD and workers' compensation claims
- Answering employee questions on benefits, policies and procedures
Requirements summary:
- Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of HR or related experience
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office suite
- Excellent French and English communication skills
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | SHRM-CP, PHR |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
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Columbia Forest Products
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Full company description
Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe. Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and imports. At the end of 2006 Columbia has converted all of its standard hardwood plywood production to produce formaldehyde-free panels called PureBond®.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,723
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 781
- Reported office locations
- 7900 McCloud Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, US
- Business categories
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Columbia Forest Products
- Specialties
- Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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The HR Generalist will be responsible for significantly serving CFP employees and supporting the Human Resource Manager by managing key areas of the employee experience – including talent acquisition, employee relations, policy implementation and compliance. This role works closely with managers, employees and the HR team to ensure HR operations run smoothly and in alignment with company values and goals. The HR Generalist will be bilingual in French and English.
Essential Job Duties The following duties are considered essential job functions, meaning they are fundamental to the position and performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Leads as an example of CFP’s values: Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success
- Payroll administration.
- Maintain accurate personnel file management utilizing HRIS system ensuring legal compliance and confidentiality.
- Support the full-cycle recruiting process: job postings, screening, interviews, offers.
- Onboards new employees through HRIS ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct “On Boarding” New Hire Orientation with new employees.
- Assist new hires with logging into cfpOne and completing benefit elections within first 30 days of employment.
- Assist with employee questions or concerns pertaining to benefits, policies, and procedures, etc.
- Administers all FMLA/LOA/STD processes.
- Assists with worker’s compensation claim management.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the HR team.
- Engage with employees regularly in the mill environment.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and stressful situations.
- Perform job duties in a manner consistent with safety policies and work standards.
- Proactive and effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and stressful situations.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Other duties and projects are assigned to meet CFP’s Mission and Purpose.
Qualification and Educational Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of HR or related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office suite.
- Work effectively in a team.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus
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