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: The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to...
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
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources and Labor Relations
- At least 3 years of labor relations experience
- Experience administering labor contracts and assisting with contract negotiations
- Experience handling grievances and assisting with labor arbitrations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of federal and state workers' compensation systems
- Ability to relate effectively to employees at all organizational levels
What We Do
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) produces containerboard, corrugated packaging products, and uncoated free-sheet paper in North America. Its offerings include retail packaging and displays, shipping containers, pallets, graphic media boards, record-storage boxes, dunnage bags, and specialty supplies. PCA also manufactures commodity and specialty papers and provides design, technical, e-commerce, display, and graphic sales services for industrial and consumer customers across the United States.
