Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

SR HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST/GENERALIST Wallula, WA 99363, USA Req #20531 Thursday, August 8, 2024 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 We are seeking resumes for an Sr. Human Resources Specialist / Generalist (1 Opening) in our Wallula, WA facility. Description of role: The Sr. Human Resource Specialist/Generalist is responsible for union labor relations, employee relations, and the recruitment function for hourly positions within the Mill, under the direction and support of the Mill HR Manager. Principle Accountabilities: Oversee and manage the hiring process at the Mill for hourly open positions. This includes understanding the needs of the hiring manager, creating and posting the position, managing the applicant flow log, interviewing, aptitude testing, assisting the hiring manager with selecting the best qualified candidate, preparing and extending the offer, completing the Applicant File Folder and handling the on-boarding process of the new hire. Serve as the primary HR contact for any communication and relationship issues between the union and management, hourly and salaried, operators and managers, etc. Coordinate all hourly employee relation issues and work with management and the employee on a swift and appropriate outcome. Counsel employees concerning work-related problems and providing managers with suggestions and strong recommendations to address personnel issues. Counsel both hourly and salaried employees with issues/concerns related to health and welfare benefits. Enlist the assistance of the Corporate Benefits staff when needed. Counsel hourly employees with issues/concerns related to their pay. Enlist the assistance of the Corporate Payroll staff when needed. Administer the hourly absenteeism policy and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions. Manage all grievance responses, up to and including settlement of the grievance. Responsible for organizing grievance files, assisting in preparation and presentation of arbitration. Play a critical role with the Mill HR Manager, Mill management and corporate Labor Relations team in planning and developing labor contract negotiations for the Mill. Act as a resource when necessary for fair interpretation of contract language, Mill rules and regulations. Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, shares information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers. Strive 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. Basic Qualifications: Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree required. Six (6) years previous work experience in a related capacity, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of labor relations, contract administration, hourly recruiting, employee orientation, and training on human resource matters. A minimum of two (2) years previous work experience in a manufa