Human Resources Manager, Corrugated

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall human resources function at the facility and has discretion to provide guidance and direction to management regarding the interpretation of HR Policies and processes and recommend appropriate action in circumstances as related to interaction with employees.

Principle Accountabilities:

-Directs full employment cycle support to four (4) corrugated manufacturing facilities in Southern California, including Vernon, South Gate, City of Industry, and San Bernardino. This position is responsible for an employee population of approximately 350.

-Provides guidance to plant management in the development & administration of sound human resources policies that are in line with corporate HR direction, are legally viable, conducive to good employee-management relations, and result in the accomplishment of plant and HR objectives.

-Develops and maintains positive employee and labor relations, including oversight of two unionized facilities.

-Participates in the development of the agenda for labor contract negotiations and serves as a resource for fair interpretation of contract language, plant rules and regulations, grievance response and disciplinary actions

-With the assistance of the HR Representative, oversees and coordinates all plant recruiting and staffing activities related to the recruiting, selection, and hiring of talent including partnering with managers to understand their hiring needs, assisting in preparing personnel requisitions, performing background and professional screening, building recruitment plans, discussing and recommending candidates, and assist in creating offers for candidates.

-Conducts new employee orientations and processes hiring-related paperwork to ensure compliance with Federal Contractor requirements.

-Serves as a point of contact for employee relations issues including performance counseling, harassment complaints, investigations, supervisory coaching, scheduling arbitration, and all terminations, works with the employee(s) and management to resolve issues and keeps Area Human Resources Manager informed of any situations that may result in legal issues for the Company.

-Stays abreast of Human Resource developments and changes to employment laws and regulations as well as changes to the corporate HR policy to effectively interpret, administer, and train upon policies within the plant.

-Acts as a benefits representative, assisting employees with questions, problems, issues that may arise related to benefits.

-Performs liaison activities to respond to and monitor all workers' compensation cases and unemployment claims.

-Coordinates training efforts, develop and promote career development efforts.

-Provides counsel, training, implementation and support to policy areas including to absenteeism management, leaves of absence, workers compensation and safety, and training.

-Assists in the implementation of the plant wide compensation program including the coordination of job descriptions, performance appraisal process, and merit/bonus recommendation submission.

-Maintains department files including personnel, medical, family leave and workers' compensation files, inputs employee data into the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).

-Assists in development of Company responses to legal issues, including but not limited to unemployment hearings, EEO charges and workers' compensation hearings.

-Prepares documentation, communication, and reporting related to employment lifecycle of employees including changes to job title, salary, supervisor, exemption or hourly status changes, promotions/demotions, employee classifications, exit interviews, and employee separations

-Responsible for the day-to-day administration of maintaining employee files for both hourly and salaried, and ensuring adherence to company policies and government requirements with regard to the employment process.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field.

-5 or more years of HR Generalist experience.

-Demonstrated ability and understanding of labor relations, contract administration, Workers

Compensation administration, employee onboarding, and training on human resources matters.

-Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

-2-4 years of experience in union/labor relations strongly preferred.

-PHR or SPHR Certification.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

-Must have working knowledge of EEO, FLSA, NLRB, Affirmative Action and OFCCP Laws.

-Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS programs.

-Exceptional interpersonal skills to build positive relationships within the organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $86,400 - $129,600

• Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions .
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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