Position Title:HR Manager
 
Date Posted: October 7, 2026
 
Job Location: Mellen, WI
 
Company Name: Columbia Forest Products
 
Contact: Ally Kronenwetter
606 Wilderness Drive
Mellen, WI 54546
(814) 577-0687
ally.kronenwetter@cfpwood.com
https://www.columbiaforestproducts.com/
 
Description: The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing HR operations at their assigned site, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance with all relevant regulations. 
  • Leads as an example of company values: SAWS - Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success
  • Oversees the full employee lifecycle at the site, including recruiting, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention.
  • Builds and maintains strong, effective working relationships with employees across all roles and levels within the organization.
  • Provides guidance, coaching, and support to HR staff at the site
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations.
  • Communicates clearly, proactively, and effectively with employees, leaders, and stakeholders across the organization.
  • Manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced and occasionally high‑pressure environment.
  • Performs additional duties and projects assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of 5 years of human resources experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
  • Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Ability and willingness to travel between locations as business needs require.

Work Environment:

  • This role primarily operates in an office setting with moderate exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles and varying temperatures while on the plant floor.

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