HR Business Partner

Pay Rate: $75,800–$101,000. Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities, will determine placement within the range.

About the Role

This hands-on HR Business Partner supports approximately 400 employees in a unionized manufacturing facility. The role requires significant interaction and visibility across all levels, departments, and shifts to drive work system improvements that enhance business profitability and employee engagement while fostering a reliability culture.

Responsibilities

• Educate, coach, and counsel leaders on job performance, employee development, and diversity to build high-performing teams aligned with business goals.
• Recruit hourly and salaried employees using pre-employment training and college recruiting initiatives.
• Educate and coach line management on company policies, work rules, and federal/state regulations to ensure fair, consistent HR practices and compliance with labor agreements.
• Promote and implement communication strategies to deliver accurate, timely information on business issues and employee concerns.
• Research and introduce HR best practices to leverage leading-edge technology and innovative strategies.
• Represent management in labor relations, including interpretation, administration, and negotiation support of collective bargaining agreements.
• Champion the IP Change Process (IPCP) and utilize change management to drive a reliability culture.
• Investigate and mediate employee disputes to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Design and execute HR programs and services that align with strategic business and functional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (required).
• 2–3 years of Human Resources experience or relevant coursework.
• Manufacturing environment experience (highly desirable).
• Geographic flexibility.

Skills

• Strong functional/technical skills with a focus on labor relations.
• Proficiency in SAP and HR/Payroll systems.
• Project management experience (desired).
• Experience leading organizational change and designing HR initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans, including:
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Education & Development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, such as vision, home, auto, and pet insurance.

About Us

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, partnering with customers to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value. We foster employee well-being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces, embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our team members are committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, with a legacy of over 125 years as stewards of communities worldwide.