Health & Welfare Benefits Consultant

Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant - Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Pay Rate:

$89,000 - $118,600 

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

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

The Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant is part of the Global Cellulose Fibers business within International Paper. You will be a proactive and experienced Benefits Consultant who leads the administration of comprehensive employee health and welfare benefits such as medical/rx, wellness, dental, life, disability, and voluntary benefits - supporting over 2,700 employees and retirees across several U.S. locations. This role requires a self-starter with strong initiative and drive for creating high-quality work. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment while also being capable of working independently. This position reports to the leader of GCF Global Benefits and Mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of multiple vendor partners
• Recommendations and constructive impact analysis of plan changes through in-depth data analysis, research, and consultation with experts
• Partners with HR Operations on interdependencies related to ongoing operations and plan changes
• Ensures compliance of all benefit plans with federal and state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, CAA, and DOL
• Oversight and response to escalations and appeals
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HR business partners and internal stakeholders
• Develop and deliver clear, accurate, and engaging communication materials, including Summary Plan Descriptions
• Development and execution of implementation strategies for large-scale projects and implementations

 The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in employee benefits, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment
• Demonstrated expertise in health plans, plan compliance, and vendor management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create relationships and liaise with both internal and external customers
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and presentation development/delivery
• Proficiency in project management and use of HRIS/payroll systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and work on process improvements
• Strong customer centric approach
• Optimizes Work Processes, Drives Results, Action Oriented, Ensures Accountability, Situational Adaptability, Collaborative

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business 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, and Paid Time Off.

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, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197