Human Resources Business Partner

International Paper•St. Louis, MO

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

We currently have an opening for a Human Resource Business Partner to provide support primarily to 2 or 3 manufacturing facilities located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Omaha, NE; and Austin, MN. The position should reside in the Cedar Rapids area. Regular travel to all facilities is required. We are looking for a highly motivated, engaged, committed individual that has an interest or background in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment. The Human Resource Business Partner will work collaboratively with the Regional Human Resource Manager and facility management providing superior human resources services to our employees and the facility. This position will support a broad range of human resource activities including employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, equal employment, employee relations, employee benefits, compliance training, and leadership development. This is a “hands on” position that requires interaction and visibility with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
Minimum 1-5 years of multi-faceted Human Resources Generalist experience within a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication interpersonal and change management skills
Ability to lead and influence others
Demonstrated ability in managerial courage
Willingness to be flexible as it relates to work hours and work location during the week.
Ability to work independently
Customer focused
Excellent problem solving, organizational, communication and people skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with union locations a plus

Responsibilities

Support primarily 2 or 3 manufacturing facilities located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Omaha, NE; and Austin, MN.
Work collaboratively with the Regional Human Resource Manager and facility management.
Provide superior human resources services to employees and the facility.
Support a broad range of human resource activities including employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, equal employment, employee relations, employee benefits, compliance training, and leadership development.
Interact and be visible with all levels of the organization.