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 "A cents € large and small "A cents € 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.The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall human resources function at the facility and has discretion to provide guidance and direction to management regarding the interpretation of HR Policies and processes and recommend appropriate action in circumstances as related to interaction with employees.Pay & Benefits:Salary Range $76, 000 to $114,500 depending on experienceExcellent Medical, Dental and Vision401k with company matchingRetirement Savings PlanEducational Assistance Program11 paid holidaysVacation TimeEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Principle Accountabilities:Business partner who provides full employment cycle support to three manufacturing facilities with hourly and salaried employees.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 regarding the employment process.Provides guidance to plant management in the development & administration of sound HR/Personnel policies that in line with corporate HR direction, legally viable, conducive to good employee-management relations, and result in the accomplishment of plant and HR objectives.Oversees and coordinates all plant recruiting and staffing activities related to the recruiting, selection, and hiring of talent including partnering with managers to understand their hiring needs.Maintains applicant tracking on all candidates and coordinates with hiring managers to ensure data integrity.Conducts new employee orientations and processes hiring-related paperwork to ensure its compliance with Federal Contractor requirements.Prepares documentation, communication, and reporting related to employment lifecycle of employees including changes to job title, salary, supervisor, exemption or hourly status changes, promotions/demotions, employee classifications, exit interviews, and employee separations.Participates in the development of the agenda for labor contract negotiations and serves as a resource for fair interpretation of contract language, plant rules and regulations.Serves as a point of contact for employee relations issues.Stays abreast of Human Resource developments and changes to employment laws and regulations as well as changes to the corporate HR policy to effectively interpret, administer, and train upon policies within the plant. Acts as a benefits representative, assisting employees with questions, problems, issues that may arise related to benefits.Performs liaison activities to respond to and monitor workers' compensation cases and unemployment claims.Coordinate training efforts, develop and promote career development efforts.Provides counsel, training, implementation, and support to policy areas including to absenteeism management, leaves of absence, workers compensation and safety, training, ISO Quality Systems, benefits administration, Corporate Statement of Business principals, etc.Maintains department files including personnel, medical, family leave and workers' compensation files, inputs employee data into the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).Administers absenteeism policies and serves as a point of contact for all leaves of absence that could be covered by disability and/or FMLA. Serves as FMLA coordinator for facility. Assists in development of Company responses to legal issues, including but not limited to unemployment hearings, EEO charges and workers' compensation hearings.Serves as back up for hourly payroll as needed.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field.5 or more years of HR Generalist experience.5 or more years experience un union/labor relations Demonstrated ability and understanding of labor relations and contract administration.30% travel Authorized to work in the US Preferred Qualifications:2-4 years of experience in manufacturing.PHR or SPHR Certification.Previous experience with online applicant tracking system.Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.Must have working knowledge of EEO, FLSA, NLRB, Affirmative Action and OFCCP Laws.Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite HRIS programs.Exceptional interpersonal skills to build positive relationships within the organization.All qualified applicants must apply at to be considered.All qualified applicants must apply at to be considered.PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.