HR & Safety at Brownsville, Tennessee

HR & Safety Advisor - Brownsville Converting Plant

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Brownsville, TN is seeking talent to fill the position of HR & Safety Advisor.

Position Title: HR & Safety Advisor

Reports To: Plant Manager / HR Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Brownsville Converting

Position Summary

The HR & Safety Advisor is a key on-site leader responsible for supporting a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role provides daily hands on support to employees and supervisors, ensures consistent application of HR and Safety policies, drives compliance with regulatory standards, and champions a positive and safe work environment. The HR & Safety Advisor must maintain strong visibility on the production floor and partner closely with plant leadership to support retention, engagement, workforce development, and safe operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried plant employees.
• Provide daily HR support by being visible, accessible, and responsive to employee needs.
• Administer and maintain timekeeping, payroll processing and attendance records.
• Lead employee relations investigations, documenting findings and partnering with leadership on corrective actions.
• Support supervisors in managing performance, including coaching, documentation, and development plans.
• Coordinate salary and hourly staffing needs, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training.
• Oversee new hire orientation and ensure all manufacturing employees receive required safety and job specific training.
• Monitor attendance patterns; coach supervisors on application of the attendance policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, workers' compensation, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, and plant expectations.
• Partner with leadership to support culture efforts, engagement programs, retention strategies, and workforce planning.

• Act as a change management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements.

Safety

• Serve as the on-site safety leader responsible for implementing and maintaining plant safety programs.
• Conduct daily safety walkthroughs, job observations, and hazard identification on the production floor.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development in partnership with corporate safety team
• Ensure all OSHA logs, safety metrics, and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, lockout/tagout refreshers, and other regulatory training.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production leadership to enforce safe work practices and address unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Support emergency preparedness, including drills, evacuation procedures, and response protocols.

Leadership & Partnership

• Be a daily presence in production areas to understand issues, build relationships, and communicate proactively.
• Participate in shift startups, daily production meetings, and cross-functional reviews.
• Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by using data and trends to recommend improvements.
• Help build a strong plant culture focused on accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Model professionalism, confidentiality, and consistent application of policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of HR and/or Safety experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety programs, and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor, build trust, and communicate across all levels.
• Strong problem solving, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Floor Presence
• Safety-First Mindset
• Employee Relations & Coaching
• Accountability & Ownership
• Professional Communication
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Nearest Major Market: Memphis