Public Relations/Executive Assistant

PCA • DeRidder, LA

2d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

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
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

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources (or closely related field) from a four year college or university
• 2 to 5 years experience preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team and a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.
• Ability to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Must possess a strong work ethic and leadership qualities
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently
• Strong attention to detail
• Must exercise independent discretion and decision making and take a proactive approach to issues and strategies

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Mill Manager and HR Team.
• Answer incoming phone calls; greet guests; assist co-workers with requests for information; maintain an organized filing system in soft or hard format as necessary; prepare and distribute departmental reports.
• Make travel arrangements as necessary including coordinating flight, ground transportation, hotel reservations, tracking reservation changes, and providing accurate figures for expense reporting.
• Provide support for meetings such as room reservations, meals, and meeting equipment.
• Assist with on demand tasks, presentations and projects.
• Assist mailroom with receiving, sorting, and delivering all incoming/outgoing correspondence (mail, FedEx).
• Assist with scheduling interviews and onsite interviews.
• Assist with new employees, department staffing changes, and arranging for necessary work items (computer, office space, business cards, supplies.
• Coordinate established Human Resources-related programs and activities, such as service awards, Mill events, community events, and donations requests.

Benefits

• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees