HR Compliance Specialist

Position Title:

Specialist HR Compliance

Pay Rate:

$80000 - $101000

Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Location:

International Paper

6400 Poplar Ave

Memphis TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform:
The HR Compliance Specialist reports to the Senior Manager of HR Compliance and plays a key role in ensuring that workforce compliance programs both meet regulatory obligations while also aligning with business priorities. This position helps drive key initiatives such as affirmative action and EEO programs by making sure regulatory requirements are built into everyday HR activities and enabling consistent execution across the U.S. enterprise.

The Specialist works closely with facility and business HR teams to understand their workforce objectives and structure compliance strategies that are aligned practical and can be applied consistently across teams and locations. This role helps HR teams apply a consistent compliance framework that reduces risk while supporting talent and operational objectives.

As a subject matter resource the Specialist helps interpret and apply compliance requirements through data systems training and process improvement. The role supports both operational needs and strategic alignment with requirements under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act VEVRAA and other federal contractor obligations and will:

• Coordinate and support the preparation of annual compliance reporting EEO-1 and VETS-4212 filings across business units.
• Analyze and reconcile HRIS data to ensure accuracy and completeness for compliance reporting.
• Monitor and track I-9/E-Verify self-ID campaigns and employment poster requirements across locations.
• Assist in the review of hiring promotion and selection practices to identify potential risks or disparities.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to support outreach strategies targeted recruitment and recordkeeping protocols that help meet both compliance and workforce planning efforts.
• Build trusted relationships with HR and business leaders by providing actionable guidance and user-friendly tools that make compliance more accessible and aligned with business needs.
• Serve as a department liaison for SharePoint content compliance calendars and document archives.
• Support risk reviews related to outreach recruitment and selection.
• Deliver training or resources that strengthen compliance awareness and consistent execution across HR teams.
• Participate in special projects audits and process improvements under the direction of the Senior Manager.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelors degree required.
• 35 years of experience in HR or federal contractor compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EEO compliance affirmative action and related regulations.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment law compliance fundamentals.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word; experience with Oracle cloud-based HR technology or Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey technical requirements to non-experts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a matrixed environment.
• Self-starter with sound judgment integrity and ability to work both independently and in team settings.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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.

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 for sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE:IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters inMemphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (EuropeMiddle EastandAfrica) headquarters inLondon UK employ more than 65000 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 sales for 2024 were$18.6 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 .

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction 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. 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 or .