Public Relations​/Executive Assistant

Overview

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.

• 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, Fed Ex).
• 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.

• 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.
• Previous industrial experience preferred

• 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

All qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.

• Starting salary range for position: $50,000-$55,000 DOE.
• 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.
• Disclaimer:
  The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer