Plant HR Manager

Role Overview

At the local level, the Plant HR Manager plans, organizes and directs the administration of all Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions NA 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 Director, 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 provincial laws and governmental regulations.

Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

• Actively puts safety first in all responsibilities promoting Amcor’s safety culture

• 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; retirement benefits, 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: Oversee payroll systems to ensure accurate processing and 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. 
• Plan and organize administration of employee relations activities (safety events, annual picnic; newsletter; service awards; employee recognition; and social responsibility functions).

• 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 direct report 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”
• Work closely with Plant Manager and Safety Coordinator in managing workers’ compensation claims.

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all plant employees

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, CHRP, CHRL, 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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and computer work
• Plant environment
• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

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. 

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $106,700 to $133,400; however, base pay offered may vary 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/Plant 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.

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