Human Resources Business Partner

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 Fort Mill, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Human Resources Business Partner. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview: As an HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape a high-performing and engaged organization within our Commercial Operations team of over 300 employees. In this role, you’ll influence key initiatives across workforce planning, organizational design, employee engagement, and change management, while partnering closely with leaders and HR colleagues to bring business strategies to life. You’ll play a hands-on role in driving people-focused solutions, leading HR projects, and ensuring alignment with Domtar’s values and overall business direction.

Your Challenges:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on talent management, performance, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Partner with HR teams and Centers of Expertise (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits) to deliver aligned programs and initiatives.
• Support and participate in full-cycle recruitment to ensure hiring needs are effectively met.
• Implement key talent processes such as succession planning, early career programs, and leadership development.
• Lead and support change initiatives through coaching, communication, and training of managers and employees.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters to foster engagement, team effectiveness, and a positive work environment.
• Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, and offboarding (exit interviews).
• Leverage HR systems and data insights to inform decisions and identify trends.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across locations to ensure consistency and alignment in policies and practices.
• Contribute to HR projects, initiatives, and communications that drive organizational effectiveness.

Your Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills, ability to prepare clear and concise materials to deliver formal presentations.
• Ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, creative problem solving, judgment, and negotiation skills.
• Successful project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of current human resources compliance, laws, practices and techniques, and proven ability to apply them in the workplace.
• Ability to work effectively both independently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role or talent management/organizational development experience.
• Master’s Degree or PHR/SPHR Certification Preferred.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors or experience with HRIS tools is needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• HR generalist or business partner experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

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.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.