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As the Plant HR Manager, you'll serve as the human resources leader for a single manufacturing facility with fewer than 200 employees. This role is responsible for overseeing all HR functions across both manufacturing (hourly) and salaried/office employees.
As the first level of HR management within an operations environment, you'll partner closely with plant leadership to provide strategic HR guidance, drive change, and support business needs related to talent, culture, and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership & Culture
Act as a safety leader, ensuring safety is prioritized in all HR activities and decisions
Support WCOM initiatives and lead the Talent & Engagement (T&E) pillar
Promote and champion Amcor’s health, wellness, and engagement initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor and active member of the plant leadership team
Drive change leadership, consistency, and sustainability across HR initiatives
Contribute to the development of a world-class organization and the strengthening of Amcor culture
Employee Relations & Compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
Handle escalated employee relations matters with professionalism, fairness, and discretion
Conduct employee investigations and manage corrective action, discipline, and terminations
Act as the primary liaison between employees, management, and unions (if applicable)
Deliver union avoidance training and ensure compliance with labor and employment policies
Ensure delivery of required annual trainings (e.g., anti-harassment, core values, union avoidance)
Protect employee data and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity
Talent & Performance Management
Provide guidance to leaders on performance coaching, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and career development
Support workforce planning activities, including organizational design, talent reviews, promotions, succession planning, and salary planning
Ensure the facility is hiring, developing, and retaining top talent
Institutionalize the performance management process and support meaningful performance and reward differentiation
HR Operations & Projects
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in Workday and maintain high standards of data integrity
Partner with leaders to understand and effectively apply HR systems and processes
Support and promote the HR Service Delivery Model, encouraging appropriate employee self-service
Manage and lead HR-related projects, including site-level and company-wide initiatives
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Shared Services to ensure HR programs meet business needs
Successfully execute milestone targets aligned with the HR roadmap
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Network with internal and external HR professionals to share best practices
Drive continuous improvement and standardization across HR processes
Lead, inspire, and develop individuals in alignment with the overall Human Capital Strategy
Solid understanding of Amcor’s Global Total Rewards Strategy
Working knowledge of HR systems (Workday preferred)
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to influence, collaborate, and challenge the status quo
Change and thought leadership capabilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Results-oriented mindset with strong execution skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience leading and developing professionals
Experience in manufacturing or operations environments preferred
Demonstrated project management experience
WCOM Foundations or similar business process improvement training preferred
PHR certification preferred
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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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)