HR Business Partner

Position Title : HR Business Partner

Location : Aurora Box

4160 Campus Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

Pay Range :

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 and warehouse facilities in the Chicagoland area. The position should reside in the Aurora, Illinois 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 both union and union-free 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 Benefits You Will Enjoy :

The Career You Will Build :

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 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 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 2022 were $ billion. Additional information can be found by visiting