Human Resources Coordinator

International Paper; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits: home/auto/vision/p

Job summary

International Paper is seeking an HR Coordinator for the Reading, PA box plant. The role supports GMP compliance, employee relations, recruitment, training, and HR data management.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience, with responsibilities spanning orientation, benefits, and labor relations. On-site duties and a Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and HR coordination skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support GMPs, site security, and food packaging safety programs.
• Provide staff and management HR support on employee relations.
• Coordinate recruitment for Reading facilities including ads, screenings and interviews.
• Assist with on-site training for safety, development and benefits.
• Help develop Job Descriptions for Reading positions.
• Assist HR Manager with labor relations investigations and grievances.
• Update employee records for payroll, benefits, attendance and evaluations.
• Assist management with attendance, seniority lists and HR records maintenance.
• Schedule new hire orientations and benefits enrollment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Job description

Position Title

HR Coordinator

Pay Rate

$52,100 to $69,500

Category/Shift

Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime.

Physical Location

Reading Box Plant

100 N Grace Street

Reading, PA 19611

The Job You Will Perform

• Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program.
• Provide support and resources for staff and management in employee relations issues.
• Recruiting for the Reading facilities including processing employment advertisements applications, screenings and interviewing.
• Training - will assist in on-site training, including safety, employee development, and benefits. This person will assist department managers in identifying outside training sources for employee development.
• Assist with the development Job Descriptions for current and future positions in Reading.
• Assist Human Resources Manager in Labor Relations. These duties will include the investigation and answering of grievances and other labor issues.
• Update employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason. Update employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses. Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides information to authorized persons.
• Assist management in monitoring attendance, seniority lists, job bidding, and maintenance of HR records.
• Responsible for scheduling new hire orientations, including benefits overview, rules, checkoff cards, attendance, and benefit enrollments. Responsible for coordinating the attendance of appropriate management representatives for the orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to fours years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build

Skills training and promotional opportunities

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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com