HR Representative - Multi Site (WI & MN)

Packaging Corporation of America is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in corrugated packaging and white paper. The HR Representative is responsible for providing administrative and human resource support to multiple manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, focusing on effective recruiting, onboarding, and HR generalist support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the administrative aspects of human resource activities such as the new hire process, orientation, performance appraisals, personnel requisitions, job descriptions, and leaves of absence
• Sources 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
• Monitors employee turnover and implements appropriate programs to help reduce turnover
• Supports hourly employee training and maintains training records
• 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
• Monitors hourly attendance program and employee attendance records
• Monitors and respond to all unemployment claims
• Knows and follows policies and procedures of the company, share 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 expectation 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

Skills

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications or Business preferred or equivalent on-the-job 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
• Solid understanding of all current federal and state laws and regulations relating to employment
• Solid working knowledge of PC applications including an understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• 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
• Strong appreciation for the retention and management of confidential information
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem solving skills
• Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests
• Must be able to travel to Company locations in Minneapolis, MN, Golden Valley, MN and Marshfield, WI
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

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