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Packaging Corporation of America · 2 days ago

Compensation/HRIS/Payroll Intern-Co-op

Lake Forest, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The Compensation/HRIS/Payroll Intern position offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compensation programs and support payroll and HRIS activities while collaborating with the HRIS/Compensation and Payroll team.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Provide entry-level professional support services in compensation as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the department

Use acquired knowledge and skills to carry out and complete project activities

Assist in the auditing of Payroll System totals in comparison to the General Ledger Accounting System

Assist in regular month-end payroll activities and preparation of payment requests

Provide assistance to the department for the compensation processes of merit, bonus and equity awards

Assist In Preparing And Updating Job Descriptions

Maintain knowledge and ensure the protection of hardware/software system security policies, practices and requirements

Assist with on-demand tasks and serve on project teams as required

Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share 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

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelHRIS systemsPayroll auditingMicrosoft AccessRelational databasesProject managementAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must be currently enrolled and working towards a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, management information systems, finance/accounting or related field having completed freshman year or will have completed the freshman year when co-op begins

Broad understanding of business principles, theories, concepts and practices

Must be in good standing with the University with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0/4.0

Experience using Microsoft Office Suites particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S

Preferred

High energy and intellectual curiosity

Strong attention to details

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously

Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to multiple audiences and purposes

Appreciation for the retention and management of confidential information

Strong organizational skills

Experience Using Microsoft Access Would Be Preferred

Basic understanding of relational databases and human resources management systems is preferred

Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understand of the importance of open communication and information sharing among coworkers

Benefits

Paid Holidays.

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.

Company

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.

Founded in 1959