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Jessica Jardine, Recognized by Influential Women, HR Professional and Benefits Consultant at International Paper
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Driving Employee Empowerment, Innovative Benefits Solutions, and a Collaborative Workplace
About this update from International Paper Company
[{"type":"text","content":" MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Driving Employee Empowerment, Innovative Benefits Solutions, and a Collaborative Workplace Culture Jessica Jardine is a distinguished Human Resources Professional and Benefits Consultant at International Paper (IP). In her current role, she oversees comprehensive benefits programs for more than 35,000 hourly employees across the United States, ensuring access to competitive benefits that support families, health, and financial security. With over a decade of HR experience, Jessica has cultivated deep expertise in talent acquisition, training and development, and benefits administration. She partners closely with HR teams, Employee Relations, union leadership, and external vendors to align benefits strategy with organizational goals, consistently enhancing the employee experience while optimizing plan features and cost efficiencies. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and International Business from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee and earned her MBA from the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University while maintaining full-time employment. Her educational foundation has been instrumental in navigating the complex and evolving landscape of HR and employee benefits. Throughout her career at International Paper, Jessica has held multiple HR leadership roles, including managing global HR development programs and serving as an HR Manager. She has led initiatives in onboarding, workplace flexibility, recruiting, and rotational development for early-career HR professionals. Additionally, she has spearheaded recruitment and internship programs that have achieved notable conversion rates. Her work reflects a strong commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of HR leaders while balancing strategic priorities with operational excellence. Jessica attributes her success to the foundational values instilled by her family and the guidance of mentors throughout her career. She credits her family’s support and encouragement, as well as the pivotal role of teachers, professors, managers, and senior leaders who provided stretch opportunities and trusted her abilities. This support enabled her to embrace challenges, develop confidence, and shape the...