HR Manager II

Amcor Limited; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program & EAP

HSA/FSA

Life insurance & disability

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Kentucky, USA, seeks an experienced HR leader to oversee all HR functions for a 225+ employee facility. You will drive strategic HR initiatives, ensure data integrity, and partner with leadership to advance talent, culture, and operational excellence.

The role requires leading and developing professionals, strong communication, and expertise in HR systems, with a focus on implementing Amcor’s HR roadmap and sustaining world-class HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field.
• PHR certification preferred for advanced HR responsibilities.
• SPHR is a plus and indicates senior HR leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all human resource functions for the facility, including manufacturing and salaried staff.
• Provide strategic direction and change management to align HR to business needs.
• Lead talent, culture, and operational excellence initiatives and partner with leadership.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate HR processes in systems like Workday.
• Guide leaders on performance management, development planning, and workforce planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

People management

Communication

HR systems

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

PHR certification

SPHR desired

Tools

Workday

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 everchanging 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.

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Job Description

Oversee all human resource functions of a facility. This includes oversight of both manufacturing and salaried /office employees. Provides strategic direction and change management support to empower and solve business needs in the areas of talent, culture, and operational excellence. Single location with 225 plus employees or oversees own facility and other locations.

What You Get To Do

• Acts as a safety leader and put safety first in all responsibilities
• Supports WCOM initiatives and leads T&E pillar
• Promotes and supports Amcor health and wellness initiatives
• Accountable for accurate data entry, understanding current Workday processes, and partnering with business leaders to ensure data integrity
• Handles all types of employee inquiries and issues
• Ensures delivery of annual trainings such as union avoidance, anti-harassment, core values, etc.
• Handles escalated employee inquiries and issues
• Provides guidance to leaders regarding employee matters to include performance coaching, Performance Improvement Plans, Individual Development Plans, Human Capital Plans, succession planning, salary planning, etc.
• Provides guidance on workforce planning which may include organizational re-design work, facilitation of a Talent Review/Selection process, job description creation and analysis, promotions, etc.
• Conducts employee investigations, discipline, termination, etc.
• Partners and collaborates with business leaders and serves as a member of the leadership team
• Responsible for project management of various initiatives, and may serves as a team/project leader in company-wide projects generated from Business Partners and the Corporate HR function
• Partners with the HR COE and Shared Services to ensure alignment with the needs of the business in the creation and delivery of HR programs
• Acts as the primary liaison between employees, union (if applicable), and management. Provides union avoidance training.
• Acts as a resource/mentor for other HR Managers
• Execute human capital processes including goal setting, performance reviews, human capital planning, and career development for all direct reports
• Protects employee data and handles all information with integrity and confidentiality
• Build, inspire, and lead teams/individuals in alignment with the overall Human Capital Strategy
• Ensures we are hiring, developing, and retaining our best people
• Support HR Service Delivery Model and encourage employees to leverage the model
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise – best practice sharing
• Drive consistency and sustainability with initiatives throughout the operation
• Assist in the development of a world class organization and demonstrate leadership in building Amcor culture.
• Successfully achieve milestone targets for HR roadmap
• Institutionalize the performance management process and demonstrate differentiation in rewards.
• Foster change leadership.

What We Value

• Clear understanding of Amcor's Global Total Rewards Strategy
• Working knowledge of HR Systems
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to challenge the status quo through collaboration and influence
• Change & thought leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Results oriented and execution skills

What We Want From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field
• 5 + years of Human Resource experience; experience leading and developing professionals; PHR required, SPHR desired
• Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience
• Previous project management skills required

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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 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)