MGR-HUMAN RESOURCES - DeRidder LA Mill

Packaging Corporation of America; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a seasoned Human Resources leader to direct all HR activities at the Deridder mill. You will administer the labor contract, ensure compliance with employment laws, and lead a skilled workforce.

You will also manage safety, EEO/AAP, and public relations aspects to uphold PCA’s reputation. The role requires a Bachelor's in labor & industrial relations, 5+ years in HR and labor relations (3+ in labor contracts/arbitrations), and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in labor & industrial relations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Human Resources & labor relations; at least 3 years in labor relations and administering labor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer the collective bargaining agreement and assist in its negotiation.
• Act as chief spokesperson at grievance meetings and assist in arbitration hearings.
• Liaise with outside law firms and PCA departments on lawsuits, NLRB charges, EEO cases, or liability issues.
• Administer PCA Salary Administration program and ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure adherence to PCA HR policies and coordinate manpower budgets for hourly and salary staff.
• Direct mill security for property, equipment, and personnel.
• Oversee EEO and affirmative action compliance.
• Recruit exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Oversee salary and hourly benefits programs.
• Serve as mill liaison to the media to maintain a positive public image.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in labor & industrial relations

Job description

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.

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General Summary

Direct all Human Resources activities for the Deridder Mill. This includes administering the collective bargaining agreement and assisting in the negotiation of same, ensuring compliance with all federal & state employment laws, maintaining a properly skilled & trained workforce, directing the mill safety program, handling EEO/AAP activities & maintaining a positive image in public & community affairs.

Prerequisites

Education: Bachelor’s degree in labor & industrial Relations or a related field.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in Human Resources & Labor Relations. At least 3 years in labor relations, administering labor contracts and assisting in the negotiation of same & handling grievances and assisting with labor arbitrations.

Skills: Must have excellent organizational skills & ability to communicate in both written & oral form

Other: Ability to relate to all levels in the organization from hourly to President and CEO. Must have working knowledge of the federal & state workers' compensation system.

Essential Functions:

Administration of the collective bargaining agreement and assisting in the negotiation of same

Act as chief company spokesperson at grievance meetings & assist in arbitration hearings.

Act as mill liaison with outside legal firms & corporate labor and legal departments regarding lawsuits, NLRB charges, EEO charges, or general liability cases.

Administer PCA Salary Administration program & ensure compliance with budget.

Ensure compliance with all PCA Human Resource Policies.

Prepare & monitor compliance with manpower budgets for both hourly & salary personnel.

Provide for and direct the mill security force for the protection of mill property, equipment, & personnel.

Direct mill compliance with all EEO & affirmative action requirements.

Recruit exempt & non-exempt employees.

Direct the administration of both salary & hourly benefit programs.

Serve as the mill liaison to the media to maintain a positive public image.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $108,500 - $201,500.
• Paid Vacation: Three (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