HR Business Partner

International Paper Company; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper Company is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner to support one or more corrugated manufacturing plants and collaborate with Regional HR leadership to drive HR services and plant objectives.

The role is a salaried, full-time position requiring 3–6 years of HR experience in manufacturing, a BS in HR or related field, and weekly travel with potential relocation. IP offers a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the annual incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Three to six years HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• Demonstrate leadership potential.
• Open to career growth and relocation opportunities in the future.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Flexibility with work hours, location and travel during the week.
• Customer focused.
• Problem solving, organizational, communication and people skills.
• Functional/technical skills, action oriented, managerial courage, dealing with ambiguity, career ambition, command skills, motivating others, drive for results, strategic agility and building effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to one or more corrugated manufacturing plants.
• Work collaboratively with Regional Human Resource Manager and facility management to provide superior human resources services to our employees and the facility.
• Work as a business partner to achieve facility objectives.
• Support a broad range of human resource activities including leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, equal employment, grievance tracking, employee relations, employee benefits and compliance training.
• Hands on position that requires interaction and visibility with all levels of the organization.
• Developmental position in the function.
• Travel weekly.

Skills

Leadership potential

People skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel weekly

Customer focus

Strategic agility

Relocation openness

Education

BS in HR

Job description

Position Title:

Human Resource Business Partner

Pay Rate:

$90,900 - $111,100

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Murfreesboro TN (also supports Decatur AL)

The Job You Will Perform:

• Provide support to one or more corrugated manufacturing plants.


• Work collaboratively with Regional Human Resource Manager and facility management to provide superior human resources services to our employees and the facility.


• Work as a business partner to achieve facility objectives.


• Support a broad range of human resource activities including leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, equal employment, grievance tracking, employee relations, employee benefits and compliance training.


• Hands on position that requires interaction and visibility with all levels of the organization.


• Developmental position in the function.


• Travel weekly.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Highly motivated, engaged, committed individual that has an interest and background in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.


• Three to six years Human Resource experience.


• Demonstrate leadership potential.


• Be open to career growth and relocation opportunities in the future.


• Experience in a manufacturing facility.


• Bachelor of Science degree in human resources, business or a related field is required.


• Flexibility as it relates to work hours, work location and travel during the week.


• Customer focused.


• Problem solving, organizational, communication and people skills.


• Functional/technical skills, action oriented, managerial courage, dealing with ambiguity, career ambition, command skills, motivating others, drive for results, strategic agility and building effective teams.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].