HR Representative - Multi Site (WI & MN)

Position Summary

Human Resources Representative is responsible for providing administrative and human resource support to three manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota ensuring effective recruiting and onboarding for hourly employees and providing HR generalist support.

Dimensions

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States. The Human Resources Representative provides full employment cycle support to multiple plants with a population of 200 to 300-plus hourly and salaried employees. Employees at plants may be participants of a union(s).

Principle Accountabilities

• Captures and screens candidates for hiring managers and develops and maintains relationships with community outreach programs.
• Plans, coordinates and implements new hire employee orientation process for hourly and salaried employees.
• Maintains employee records for both hourly and salaried employees and ensures adherence to Company policies and government requirements with regard to the employment process.
• Serves as the plant’s FMLA coordinator and a point of contact for 3rd party vendor for all leaves of absence that could be covered by disability and/or FMLA.
• Monitors FMLA and short-term disability and processes appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains hourly attendance program and employee attendance records.
• Responds to all unemployment claims.
• Follows policies and procedures of the company, shares information that would benefit other members of the team, and finds ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
• Strives to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Position Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications or Business preferred or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience: One to two years previous work experience recruiting for manufacturing positions, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of recruiting, employee orientation / training on human resource matters.
• Laws and Regulations: Solid understanding of all current federal and state laws and regulations relating to employment.
• Applications: Solid working knowledge of PC applications including an understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Communication: Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences throughout the company on procedures, policies, and requests for information.
• Confidentiality: Strong appreciation for the retention and management of confidential information.
• Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Evaluation and Problem Solving: Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Teamwork: Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.
• Travel: Must be able to travel to Company locations in Minneapolis, MN, Golden Valley, MN and Marshfield, WI.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Salary Range: $65,000.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Holidays: Paid holidays.
• Benefits: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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