Payroll Administrator

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

Specializes in payroll regulatory compliance for the US, Canada and Puerto Rico which includes 12 legal entities, 5 business groups and approximately 13,500 employees. Provide payroll support including reporting, auditing and testing.  Partner with cross-functional teams on payroll related projects to define payroll process and recommend improvements. 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Assist Senior Payroll Analyst with monthly cash forecast, auditing stock payroll and year-end duties as needed
• Audit payroll related queries and reports on a periodic basis to be sure data is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Identify and recommend payroll process improvements across all business groups
• Partners with Senior Payroll Analyst to prepare materials for external or internal auditors
• Provide support for payroll processors including researching issues, supporting processes and procedures and reconciling data
• Research, analyze and resolve payroll issues including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation and adjustments with federal, state or local governments 
• Respond to questions regarding taxes, garnishments and payroll withholding procedures
• Responsible for maintaining, reviewing and responding to inquiries from internal and external customers within established SLA’s and quality measures
• Responsible for payroll tax filing and reconciliation processes on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis
• Responsible for registering Amcor companies with tax agencies/localities.
• Support consistency and applies a continuous improvement framework to program implementation, administration and service level agreements
• Troubleshoot tax setup variances within the HRIS system
• Participates in projects and other duties as assigned

WHAT WE VALUE

• Collaboration and influence capabilities with relationship building in their core work
• Continue to advance Amcor business knowledge inside and outside HR
• Detail orientation with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills with solid computer proficiency
• Empowered team members that understand the importance of being accountable for their actions and decisions
• Process and system knowledge
• The ability to contribute to project management teams
• The ability to respect and maintain confidential information

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR, Finance/Accounting, Business Management or equivalent experience
• FPC, CPP or Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, tax and/or finance
• Technical knowledge of HR information systems preferred; ADP and Workday experience a plus

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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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)