Job Description

Position Summary:
Human Resources Representative is responsible for providing administrative and human resource support to the manufacturing facilities in SE Wisconsin ensuring effective application of all human resource activities and to provide administrative and clerical support to other management positions. Dimensions:
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States. The Human Resources Representative in the full employment cycle support to multiple plants with a population of 300 to 500-plus hourly and salaried employees. Employees at plant 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 files for both hourly and salaried and ensuring adherence to Company policies and government requirements with regard to the employment process. 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.
• Enters electronic employee data in the Human Resources Management System.
• Supports hourly employee training and maintains training records.
• Serves as the plant\xe2\x80\x99s FMLA coordinator and a point of contact for Alight 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\xe2\x80\x99s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for customers specifically supporting PCA\xe2\x80\x99s Commitment to Service which involves doing what\xe2\x80\x99s right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

• Education equivalent to a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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 in the SE Wisconsin area.