HR & Labor Relations Manager - Mill Operations

Packaging Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a senior HR leader to Direct all Human Resource activities for the Filer City Mill. You will negotiate and administer the collective bargaining agreement, ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, and lead the mill safety program while maintaining a positive public image.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations or similar, at least 5 years in HR & Labor Relations with 3 years negotiating labor contracts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Labor & Industrial Relations or similar.
• Minimum 5 years in Human Resources & Labor Relations, with at least 3 years in labor relations negotiating labor contracts & handling labor arbitrations & grievances.
• Chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations & arbitration cases.
• Ability to relate to all levels in the organization from hourly to President and CEO; working knowledge of workers compensation systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate collective bargaining agreement and serve as chief company spokesperson.
• Maintain compliance with ISO Quality System responsibilities.
• Act as chief company spokesperson at grievance and arbitration hearings.
• Act as mill liaison with outside legal firms and corporate legal department regarding lawsuits, NLRB charges, EEO charges or general liability cases.
• Administer PCA Salary Administration program and ensure compliance with budget.
• Ensure compliance with PCA HR Policies and personnel payroll management.
• Oversee manpower budget preparation for hourly and salaried personnel.
• Direct the mill security force for protection of mill property, equipment and personnel.
• Direct mill compliance with EEO and affirmative action requirements.
• Oversee mill safety program and reduce workers’ compensation costs.
• Recruit exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Direct administration of salary and hourly benefit programs.
• Liaise with media to maintain a positive public image.

Skills

Labor contract negotiations

Arbitration cases

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Labor & Industrial Relations or similar

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a senior HR leader to Direct all Human Resource activities for the Filer City Mill. You will negotiate and administer the collective bargaining agreement, ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, and lead the mill safety program while maintaining a positive public image.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations or similar, at least 5 years in HR & Labor Relations with 3 years negotiating labor contracts