HR Division Manager

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload, remanufacturing, and engineered wood manufacturing and sales operations throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI-certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions. 

Hampton Lumber is seeking an HR Manager to join our team at our Warrenton, OR, sawmill. This is a highly visible, people-focused role that serves as a trusted partner to plant leadership and employees alike. The HR Manager will support the full employee lifecycle—including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and retention—while maintaining a strong presence throughout the mill. Success in this role means being proactive, approachable, and engaged in the plant, not just behind a desk. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach of empathy and accountability, and is confident offering respectful, solutions-oriented input to support both people and plant performance.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Recruitment & Hiring: Lead local recruiting efforts and develop strategies to attract top talent. Work with supervisors to build and maintain candidate pipelines. 
• Onboarding & Orientation: Design and facilitate welcoming, organized onboarding experiences to ensure new hires feel prepared and connected. 
• Employee Relations: Serve as a neutral, trusted resource—counselor, coach, and connector—helping employees navigate workplace issues and grow professionally. 
• Employee Discipline & Termination: Ensure processes are fair, compliant, and well-documented. Partner with supervisors to uphold expectations and support consistent leadership practices. 
• Training & Development: Coordinate employee training sessions; collaborate on skill development, safety training, and leadership growth programs. 
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of project best practices that impact safety, quality, and productivity.
• Safety & Compliance: Collaborate with safety teams and supervisors to identify risks and promote a culture of safety. Ensure HR policies and practices meet all legal and regulatory standards. 
• Payroll & Benefits: Support payroll changes, open enrollment, FMLA coordination, and benefits-related needs in partnership with corporate HR. 
• Retention & Culture: Build team cohesion, help prevent burnout or apathy, and support recognition and engagement strategies. 
• Record Keeping & Administration: Maintain accurate HR records, support audits, and ensure documentation is complete and confidential. 

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR manager role, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour).
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, investigations, and performance management with fairness and discretion.
• Comfortable facilitating onboarding, training, and employee meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS systems.
• Willing and able to spend regular time throughout the plant site engaging with employees and supervisors.

Preferred Skills:

• Conflict resolution and coaching: Skilled at navigating tough conversations and supporting both employees and supervisors through challenges.
• Influence and relationship-building: Able to push back respectfully when needed while maintaining trust and strong working relationships across the site.
• Change management and communication: Comfortable leading policy rollouts or process changes with clarity and empathy.
• Visibility and engagement: Naturally present and approachable—someone who builds trust by being out in the plant and checking in regularly.

Hampton took over management of the Warrenton plant in 2010, however, this site has had a sawmill on it since 1921. We currently employ 140 people, some of which have worked here for over 30 years while others have just started their careers. This creates an incredible team of skilled problem-solvers who work together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site. Warrenton employees live out the company’s deep commitment to people, community, and sustainability—the heart of Hampton’s company culture—by supporting organizations such as 4H, Girls Build, Robotics Club, and the Clatsop Works Internship program.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.