HR Coordinator - Onboarding, Payroll & Benefits

International Paper; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Putnam, CT is seeking an HR Coordinator to support managers and employees in HR-related areas. This salaried full-time role reports to the Site Manager with dotted line to HR Manager and involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll interfaces, and records management.

You will maintain HR files, ensure compliance with policies, handle attendance and disciplinary actions, and assist with open enrollment, FMLA, and unemployment procedures while promoting a

Qualifications

• Three years of general HR admin experience.
• College degree in HR or related field; PHR preferred.
• Oracle HR/payroll experience.
• MS Office proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and employees in HR-related areas at the facility.
• Coordinate selection for hourly positions, postings, outreach, screening, and onboarding.
• Present policies and work rules to employees and contractors.
• Maintain HR files, medical files, and I-9 records per policy.
• Manage payroll interfaces with Oracle and Workforce; code by job/class.
• Track attendance and apply disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assist with benefits, open enrollment, FMLA, and leave requests.
• Process unemployment claims and related hearings.
• Coordinate employee recognition and events; act as liaison with managers.

Skills

HR administration

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Union manufacturing experience

Employment law knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

HR degree or related field

PHR certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

International Paper in Putnam, CT is seeking an HR Coordinator to support managers and employees in HR-related areas. This salaried full-time role reports to the Site Manager with dotted line to HR Manager and involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll interfaces, and records management.

You will maintain HR files, ensure compliance with policies, handle attendance and disciplinary actions, and assist with open enrollment, FMLA, and unemployment procedures while promoting a