HR Compliance Specialist

Position Title:

Specialist – HR Compliance

Pay Rate:

$80,000 - $101,000

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 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 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, 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.