What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate HR Leader position at ARAUCO - North America?
Lead HR Strategy. Shape Culture. Make an Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate HR Leader to serve as a strategic partner while acting as the trusted, hands-on HR resource for our Atlanta corporate office. This role blends strategic leadership with operational excellence, offering the opportunity to influence company-wide initiatives while staying closely connected to employees and day-to-day HR operations. This position is fully on-site Monday-Friday.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Company-Wide Impact
Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.
Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate HR Leader to serve as a strategic partner while acting as the trusted, hands-on HR resource for our Atlanta corporate office. This role blends strategic leadership with operational excellence, offering the opportunity to influence company-wide initiatives while staying closely connected to employees and day-to-day HR operations. This position is fully on-site Monday-Friday.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Company-Wide Impact
- Partner with the HR team to lead and support some enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, and culture-building efforts.
- Serve as a key contributor to global and corporate HR projects, ensuring alignment between business goals and people strategies.
- Provide insights through data, reporting, and workforce analytics to support informed decision-making.
- Act as a steward of company culture, values, and employee experience across the corporate population.
- Serve as the primary HR leader and point of contact for employees and leaders at the Atlanta corporate office and remote corporate employees.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle for corporate roles, including:
- Hiring and onboarding
- Pre-employment processes (background checks, drug screens, assessments)
- Employee relations, leaves, and offboarding
- Ensure accurate maintenance of employee, personnel, and medical files in compliance with all applicable state, federal, and international regulations.
- Lead and administer corporate programs including benefits, wellness initiatives, and open enrollment, partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain oversight of all employee changes in SuccessFactors Employee Central, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Coordinate corporate events, meetings, celebrations, and community engagement activities that strengthen connection and engagement.
- Handle sensitive matters with the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
- Support immigration processes in partnership with external legal counsel.
- Stay current on employment laws and HR best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a corporate or multi-location environment.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Experience working with large HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors preferred).
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A proactive, self-directed mindset with the confidence to influence at all levels.
Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.
Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.