Director, Compensation, North America

Amcor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Director Compensation to design and implement compensation programs within assigned Business Groups. This role requires 12-15 years of TR experience in complex organizations and strong analytical and project management skills.

Key responsibilities include aligning Total Rewards strategy with business needs, providing expertise, and leading change management efforts.

Join Amcor to be part of a high-performing team and contribute to innovative packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive TR/compensation experience in complex matrix organizations.
• Managerial experience with strong team management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and provide guidance to peers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Total Rewards strategy for the assigned Business Group(s).
• Provide expertise on TR programs to various stakeholders.
• Lead change management and ensure local TR programs respond to business needs.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Project/change management

Excel modeling proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or relevant certification

Tools

HRIS systems for compensation modules

Job description

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 ever changing 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.

Job Description

The Director Compensation is responsible for the strategy design, implementation, governance, and compliance of compensation programs within assigned Business Group(s). The role ensures that BG Total Rewards programs are aligned to global rules, framework and guidelines yet respond to BG priorities, talent strategies and needs. Operating in a complex environment and evolving regulatory landscapes, Director Compensation plays a critical role in providing guidance to a wide range of internal stakeholders, driving continuous improvements and maintaining market competitiveness.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design and deploy Total Rewards strategy, goals and priorities for the assigned Business Group(s)
• Ensure global TR programs and processes are consistently implemented and not deviating from global direction and standard; guide own/local HR teams in process planning and implementation, including merit salary increases, management incentive plan, sales incentive plan, equity management incentive plan and long‑term incentive plan.
• Provide expertise on TR programs to a wide range of internal stakeholders; including BG/HR LTs
• Lead change management and program alignment/harmonization (where necessary)
• Ensure accurate benchmark; provide input and recommendations to global TR for program improvements
• Ensure that local TR programs are responding to business needs; ensure execution
• Monitor trends, including anything driven by local labor relations aspects with potential impact on TR agenda (i.e., transparency, local pay legislations etc.)
• Manage complexity; navigate through org complexity and conflicting priorities
• Act as escalation point; review and conduct approvals
• Lead projects and participate in other activities (as needed)
• Lead and develop others (build capabilities)

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business, or related field (master’s degree or relevant certification a plus).
• 12-15+ years of progressive TR/compensation experience in complex matrix organizations, including exposure to grading, data benchmarking, process design and management and program deployment on regional or global level. Managerial experience, with strong experience in building, leading and managing a team.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and Excel modeling proficiency; experienced in implementing/ using/ designing HRIS systems for compensation modules
• Strong organizational, project/change management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate independently. Providing guidance to peers or project teams and communicating effectively with senior leaders.

Our Expectations

• 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

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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 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)