Human Resources Manager-ARP

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Role Overview

At the local level, plan, organize and direct the administration of all Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions human resources policies, procedures and programs regarding talent acquisition,  compensation and benefits, training and development, EEO, health and safety, labor relations, strategic workforce planning,  and employee relations necessary to carry out company and plant objectives. 

Provide guidance to Plant Manager, functional managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of established human resources policies to create a climate of trust and open communication. 

Ensure full compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and governmental regulations.

Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all plant employees
• Strategic Workforce Planning:  Work closely with management team to maintain a skilled workforce while supporting headcount requirements (headcount budget to include temporary associates). 
• Compensation:  Assist in development compensation programs that are fair and equitable (job evaluation; wage and hour regulations; participate in local and regional wage surveys).  Includes review and recommend merit increases/promotions to ensure equity and consistency. 
• Learning and Development:  Assist management in succession and training planning and recommend appropriate development (level program; technical training; leadership training) and support management in performance review process (deadlines and reviews) 
• Benefits:  Assist in the administration of benefits programs and/or provide assistance with concerns for medical; dental; vision; EAP; life insurance; 401k, short term disability; long term disability. 
• Talent Acquisition:  Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions, and identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
• Employee Relations: Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, underperforming, refereeing disputes, conducting investigations, releasing employees, ethical and legal compliance, and administering disciplinary procedures.  Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Timekeeping: Responsible for accurate processing of payroll.  Audit time records and resolves any discrepancies; maintains payroll records/reports. 

• Record Retention:  Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Maintains company organization charts and employee directory.
• Employee Engagement:  Assist in coordinating employee engagement surveys.  Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and implemented and conduct employee feedback meetings.   Maintain open communication with all employees to obtain an accurate sense of employee morale. 
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices 
• Develop and maintain plant job descriptions, maintain training matrix and training files ensuring compliance with annual training and audits. 
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. 
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.  Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement; cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance; addresses employee relations issues”
• Actively puts safety first in all responsibilities promoting Amcor’s safety culture

What We Value

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

What We Want From You

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree Human Resources or related field

• Nationally recognized Human Resources Certificate preferred (i.e. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.) preferred
• Minimum Five years of experience in Manufacturing Human Resources
• Leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for talent acquisition, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and HR information systems.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with little to no direct supervision. 
• Ability to prioritize work; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; set goals and meet deadline while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals. 
• Demonstrate analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Ability to deal with difficult individuals/situations while maintaining composure, using good judgment and fairness at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to function as a contributing member and leader of various work teams and demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to diversity issues 

Relationships

• Amcor co-workers
• Amcor HR Team
• Amcor Plant Leadership
• Vendors
• Amcor Plant Representative to Government Agencies

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and computer work
• Plant environment
• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Purpose: ensures compliance with ADA requirements to provide equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities

What we offer you 

• Exciting opportunity to work for a truly global company/team 

• Coaching and development opportunities 

• Long term career opportunities 

• Cross functional collaboration  

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. 

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)