HR Division Manager

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.

• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.

• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.

• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.

• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.

• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.

• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

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.
• Reten…