HR Generalist - ARP

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for performing human resources-related duties on a professional level, working closely with the Human Resources Manager in supporting designated locations. Responsibilities include the following functional areas: talent acquisition, employee engagement & relations, payroll & benefits administration, training, and employment law compliance.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Talent Acquisition:
  • Support the full-cycle recruiting process through engagement with candidates, hiring managers, and staffing agencies
  • Manage and update job descriptions, post requisitions, conduct interview screening, and hiring manager interview scheduling, process references, and background investigations, and conduct new hire orientation

• Payroll:
  • Process biweekly payroll through Kronos for salary/coworkers and weekly payroll for contingent staff
  • Maintain all hourly personnel files and Workday recordkeeping completely organized, accurate, and up-to-date. Manage internal self-audits of personnel files, records, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with all state and federal legal requirements.
  • Tracks hourly time and attendance and manages attendance corrective action notifications.
  • Submit biweekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and human resources reports

• Employee Engagement:
  • Plan, organize, and champion direct administration of engagement activities/services such as focus groups, service awards, company/team outings, communication boards, charity/community campaigns, and recognition activities

• Employee Relations:
  • Promote positive employee relations through design, communication, and interpretation of HR policies and programs that support company objectives
  • Assist with investigations and employee suggestions/complaints through fact-finding methods and provide managers with guidance toward resolution of the complaint or disposition of the suggestion with the support of the Human Resources Manager 
  • Assist with the collection of information and data for external claims
  • Notify leadership of upcoming hourly reviews and ensures reviews are completed in a timely manner

• Benefits:
  • Administer benefits programs, communicate changes, and keep employees educated on benefit plans, working with the Corporate Benefits team to resolve benefits problems
  • Assist with administration for all leaves of absence, working with the leave administrator to manage and track leaves to align with state and federal requirements.

• Training and Development
  • Maintain training records and assist with training events
  • Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
  • Stay abreast of current developments in employee relations and/or legal requirements through comprehensive HR educational material, professional associations, and seminars.
  • Partner with and support the EHS team on workers’ compensation issues and actively support the company safety program and initiatives
  • Assist the Human Resources Manager with other duties and tasks as required, including employee relations activities and services. Other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources required; manufacturing experience is highly preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and/or SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/state labor regulations
• Experience with payroll processing and partnering with finance
• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team
• Good organizational/time management skills and efficient use of computer software is essential
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel 5-10%

Benefits Overview

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

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year
• 9 company-paid holidays per year
• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves
• 401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company match
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Fitness and Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Pay Transparency Addendum

The pay range for the above-referenced position is determined by taking into account many factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, education, and other business-related factors. Salary decisions are based on each job. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $83,000 to $85,000 annually.

Physical Requirements

​​☒​Normal Vision 

​​☐​Distant Vision 

​​☒​Near Vision 

​​☒​Hearing/ Listening 

​​☒​ Sitting 

​​☒​Talking/Speaking 

​​☒​Hand/Finger Dexterity 

​​☒​ Walking 

​​☐​Standing 

​​☐​Stooping 

​​☐​Pushing/Pulling 

​​☐​Bending 

​​☐​Kneeling 

​​☐​Climbing 

​​☐​Lifting (amount 50+ pounds) 

​​☐​Carrying (amount 50+ pounds) 

​​☐​Driving- Forklift 

​​☒​Lifting (amount < 50 pounds) 

​​☒​​Carrying (amount < 50 pounds) 

​​☐​Driving – Automobile/truck/van 

Work Environment: ​Office Environment​ 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and/or abilities

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 links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $82,500 to $103,100; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $82,500 to $123,700 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.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)