Required Degree
Employee Type Permanent Full Time
Minimum Experience 3 Years

Job Description
Company Overview:

Crown Paper Group is a regional leader in the paper and containerboard industry, comprising four business divisions: Port Townsend Paper Company, Crown Corrugated Company, Boxmaster, Viking Way Plant and Industrial Products. With operations in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, the group includes an integrated containerboard mill, two converting facilities, and three distribution centers. Crown Paper Group specializes in manufacturing recycled and virgin kraft containerboard, kraft pulp, and specialty products, while its converting operations excel in customer engagement and distribution networks across British Columbia and Alberta.

Note: This is an onsite role requiring presence in offices with travel between local sites.

Function & Scope: The HR Business Partner will be an advisor to leaders in all areas of the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include interpretation of policies, recruitment, performance management, attendance management, and labor relations. This role requires the ability to build credible and valued relationships through true partnership, to challenge and shape the thinking of our leaders and managers with energy, passion and pragmatism.

Key Responsibilities:

HR General:

Conduct exit interviews for non-management employees

Creating HR Reports & Metrics

Maintains employee records and personnel files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements

Processes employee terminations within the HRIS

Processes Personnel Action Forms within the HRIS

Creates new employee files within the HR server/HRIS

Perform other duties as assigned

Disability Management:

Assist leaders with attendance management program and compliance.





Ensure disability management is tracked, and approval workflow is in place

Elevate questions on disability with leadership

Assist with accommodation requests on return to work

Manage requests for reimbursements related to leaves

Labor Relations:

Track grievances and prepare disciplinary letters as requested

Attend standing committee meetings as requested

Understand collective agreements and interpretations to provide guidance to leaders

Assist with investigations as required

Recruitment:

Collaborate with the People and Organization (P&O;) team to optimize current recruitment strategies.

Sourcing and attracting candidates and coordinating interviews.

Create and manage job postings internally and externally

Build partnerships with local schools, colleges and universities to develop a talent pipeline.

Attend job fairs as required

Ensure time to fill positions is within standards set

Ensure we have a structured Onboarding plan with the hiring managers to ensure effective onboarding of all new hires including sign-off on policies.

Ensures all recent hire documents are received

Prepare and present recruitment statistics to identify trends and improve time-to-fill metrics.

Reporting Structure:

Reports To: HR Manager

Internal Collaboration

Operations

Leadership

Payroll

Other cross-functional departments

Qualifications & Experience





CPHR or CPHR Candidate Preferred

Experience working in a unionized setting with multiple collective agreements required.

Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

3 – 4 years of HR Generalist experience

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Strategic mindset

Forward Thinking

Business Acumen

Decision-Making & Judgment

Results Orientation

Travel Requirements:

Travel locally within Richmond as required.

Why Join Crown Packaging?

A comprehensive health care plan including drug cards, vision care, life insurance and dental plan.

Employee & Family Assistance Plan coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.

RRSP match & Deferred Profits Share Plan.

Learning & development and growth opportunities.

14 paid holidays (stats plus, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Easter Monday), per year.

Annual Events~ Annual Staff Holiday Party, Summer Family BBQ, Safety Luncheons, Birthday celebrations and years of service awards etc.

Free on-site parking.

Compensation:

Competitive salary. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Opportunity to contribute to a growing, well-established organization backed by a strong ownership group.

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and as such, will review all qualified applications for this posted position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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📌 HR Business Partner (British Columbia)
🏢 Crown Packaging
📍 British Columbia