HR Business Partner Retail

About the role

The HR Business Partner supports approximately 500 employees in multiple union & non-unionized facilities. This “hands-on” position requires significant interaction and visibility to all levels of the organization, departments, and all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Act with supervisors/management in institute work system improvements which positively impact business profitability and raise employee engagement.
• Help the facility build a reliability culture.
• Leadership Development, Engagement, and Diversity: educate, coach and counsel members of the organization on job performance, employee development and diversity to build work teams who fully contribute to meeting or exceeding business goals.
• Recruit hourly and Salary employees utilizing Pre-Employment training.
• Educate and coach supervisors/management on company policies work rules, as well as applicable federal and state regulations, to ensure fair and consistent delivery of human resources products and services while remaining in compliance.
• Promote and participate in the planning and implementation of communication strategies which deliver accurate, consistent and timely information on business issues and employee concerns.
• Research and introduce human resources best practice concepts to ensure that the organization is utilizing leading edge human resources technology and proactively considering new strategies.
• Champion IP Change Process (IPCP) and utilize change management to help drive the continued development of a reliability culture.
• Institutes and executes HR programs and services which support the strategic direction set to achieve business and functional goals.
• Serves to investigate and mediate employee disputes and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a win/win manner whenever possible.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or a related field is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Geographically flexible
• Strong functional/technical skills with focus on labor relations
• Proficiency in Workforce, Oracle and HR/Payroll systems
• Project management desired
• Experience in leading organization change efforts and designing

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have at least 3-5 years of Human Resource experience or associated class work.

Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Geographically flexible
• Strong functional/technical skills with focus on labor relations
• Proficiency in Workforce, Oracle and HR/Payroll systems
• Project management desired
• Experience in leading organization change efforts and designing

Benefits

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• 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
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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.

The Company You Will Join:

• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
• We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value.

The Impact You Will Make:

• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company!
• Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Company’s Commitment:

• 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.

The Legal Notice:

• 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

The Company’s Mission:

• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company!

The Company’s Vision:

• We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value.

The Company’s Values:

• 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.