Human Resources Business Partner
Job Description
Position Title:
HR Business Partner
Locations:
Cedar Rapids, IA
950 Shaver Rd. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Pay Range:
$75,800-$118,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
The Job You Will Perform:
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.
The Skills You Will Bring:
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
Experience with union locations a plus
Excellent communication interpersonal and change management skills
Ability to lead and influence others
Demonstrated ability in managerial courage
Successful candidates must be willing to be flexible as it relates to work hours and work location during the week. Candidates must have ability to work independently, be customer focused, have excellent problem solving, organizational, communication and people skills. Specific competencies include functional/technical skills, action oriented, managerial courage, dealing with ambiguity, career ambition, command skills, motivating others, organizing, drive for results, problem solving, strategic agility and building effective teams.
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, 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 (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.