HR Representative Multi-Site (SE Wisconsin)

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

Position Summary:

Human Resources Representative is responsible for providing administrative and human resource support to three manufacturing facilities in Southeast Wisconsin ensuring effective recruiting and onboarding for hourly employees and providing HR administrative support. 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 300 to 500-plus hourly and salaried employees. Employees at plants may be participants of a union(s). Responsible for hiring process and orientation of salaried employees and the day-to-day administration of maintaining employee records for both hourly and salaried and ensuring adherence to Company policies and government requirements with regard to the employment process.

This position will support manufacturing facilities in Burlington, WI, Franklin, WI and Milwaukee, WI.  This is a hybrid position expected to work from home approximately 50% of the time and in plant 50% of the time.

Principle Accountabilities:

• 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 for purposes of the Affirmative Action Program.
• 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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 in a related capacity, 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.
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.
• Must be able to travel to Company locations in Burlington, Franklin and Milwaukee, WI.  

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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