Position Title:

HR Specialist, Corporate Staff Groups

Physical Location:

International Paper Headquarters

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

• This position is administrative in nature and will provide Human Resources support for Corporate Staff Groups in the areas of staffing and recruitment, personnel records, benefits, training, compensation and employee relations.
• This position will report to the Human Resources Manager, work alongside 7 HR team members, and will support the Corporate Staff Group (CSG) organization of approximately 700 employees.
• Ensure workplace safety for self and others, through team participation and modeling appropriate behaviors at all times
• Fulfill the role of the HRIS Business Organization Management Champion (BOMC) for the CSG team. This includes: creating or editing SAP positions, reporting structure changes, requesting vacancies for filling positions, and more.
• Submit change requests for personnel updates and work closely with the Human Resources Transactions Team (HRTT) to insure all transactions are processed accurately
• Serve as liaison to Employee Service Center for payroll and benefits issues for employees, or any other issues that require escalation
• Prepare monthly reporting and other ad-hoc reports on an as needed basis for the CSG HR team (ex. Employee listings, Manager listings, Cross function/business moves, training records, turnover, etc.)
• Create and maintain a calendar for the CSG HR team, including scheduling regularly team meetings and team training events
• Manage the recognition program including birthdays and service anniversaries
• Assist with college recruiting by coordination of logistics and serving as Single Point of Contact for ongoing communications
• Assist with meeting preparation
• Assist managers and employees with HR systems such as: Success Factors Employee and Manager Portals
• Serve as the point of contact for new employees first day to make sure they are hired in the system, know where to report on day 1, registered for New Hire Orientation, and complete their I-9 documentation
• Assist with the corporate new hire orientation program in Memphis logistics, such as, scheduling guest speakers, booking the training room, ordering giveaways, arranging the room with decor, and catering needs.
• Assist with and/or deliver training as needed.
• Work on projects with the CSG HR team.
• Perform various administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, ordering office supplies and scheduling meetings.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Self-starter, excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, sensitive to confidential information and ability to analyze data
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Power-Point, and Word)
• SAP navigation skills preferred
• Knowledge of the Human Resources function, policies and procedures is preferred.
• Two to three years of HR experience, IP HR or Corporate HR experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities and deliver results for established deadlines
• Strong analytical capability, with ability to identify irregularities in data and proactively address
• General Competencies for this position: Problem Solving, Functional;/Technical Skills, Time Management, Organization, Detail and Action Orientated, Interpersonal Savvy, Customer Focus, Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal), Ethics and Values.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities with outstanding performance

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 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.