MGR-HUMAN RESOURCES - DeRidder LA Mill

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life, AD&D, and disability coverages

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a seasoned Human Resources and Labor Relations leader to direct all HR activities for the Deridder Mill. You will administer the labor contract, support negotiations, and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while building a skilled workforce and managing safety and EEO programs.

You will oversee salary administration, budgets for hourly and salary staff, recruit for exempt and non-exempt roles, and coordinate with outside firms on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in labor and industrial relations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Human Resources & Labor Relations, at least 3 years in labor relations, administering labor contracts and assisting in negotiation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to relate to all levels in the organization from hourly to President and CEO; knowledge of federal & state workers' compensation system.

Responsibilities

• Administer the collective bargaining agreement and assist in negotiations.
• Act as chief spokesperson at grievance meetings and assist in arbitration hearings.
• Liaise with outside law firms and corporate labor and legal departments regarding lawsuits and charges.
• Administer PCA Salary Administration program and ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure compliance with PCA HR policies.
• Prepare and monitor manpower budgets for hourly and salary personnel.
• Direct mill security forces for protection of mill property, equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with EEO and affirmative action requirements.
• Recruit exempt and non-exempt employees; administer salary and hourly benefits programs.
• Liaise with media to maintain a positive public image.

Skills

Labor relations

Contract administration

Grievance handling

Communication

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.

People

• Customers
• Trust

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‑rate 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