MGR-HUMAN RESOURCES - DeRidder LA Mill

General Summary

Direct all Human Resources activities for the Deridder Mill.  This includes administering the collective bargaining agreement and assisting in the negotiation of same, ensuring compliance with all federal & state employment laws, maintaining a properly skilled & trained workforce, directing the mill safety program, handling EEO/AAP activities & maintaining a positive image in public & community affairs.

Prerequisites

Education: Bachelor’s degree in labor & industrial Relations or a related field.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in Human Resources & Labor Relations. At least 3 years in labor relations, administering labor contracts and assisting in the negotiation of same & handling grievances and assisting with labor arbitrations.

Skills: Must have excellent organizational skills & ability to communicate in both written & oral form

Other: Ability to relate to all levels in the organization from hourly to President and CEO. Must have working knowledge of the federal & state workers' compensation system.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to...

Administration of the collective bargaining agreement and assisting in the negotiation of same

Act as chief company spokesperson at grievance meetings & assist in arbitration hearings.

Act as mill liaison with outside legal firms & corporate labor and legal departments regarding lawsuits, NLRB charges, EEO charges, or general liability cases.

Administer PCA Salary Administration program & ensure compliance with budget.

Ensure compliance with all PCA Human Resource Policies.

Prepare & monitor compliance with manpower budgets for both hourly & salary personnel.

Provide for and direct the mill security force for the protection of mill property, equipment, & personnel.

Direct mill compliance with all EEO & affirmative action requirements.

Recruit exempt & non-exempt employees.

Direct the administration of both salary & hourly benefit programs.

Serve as the mill liaison to the media to maintain a positive public image.