Human Resource Manager

Amcor; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company  

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an HR leader to drive strategy and daily execution at our Manchester, IA manufacturing facility. You will own day-to-day HR operations, align HR plans to plant goals, and ensure compliant, people-centered practices.

You will oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation, performance, development, and retention; manage payroll/HRIS, drive continuous improvement, and coach managers on employee relations and change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience delivering presentations and facilitating training for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR operations for the facility.
• Communicate, reinforce, and apply employee relations principles and practices across the organization.
• Interpret, administer, and maintain HR policies and procedures while aligning HR plans to business objectives.
• Oversee key HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation administration, performance management, employee development, and retention.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee and leadership training programs.
• Manage payroll processing and HRIS to support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Track employment law and regulatory changes and ensure ongoing organizational compliance.
• Coach managers and employees on employee relations, performance issues, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Support organizational initiatives such as continuous improvement, workforce planning, affirmative action programs, integrations, acquisitions, and restructuring activities.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics; recommend improvements to strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Lead and participate in employee engagement activities, committees, and improvement teams.
• Partner with plant leadership to address workforce challenges and support operational priorities.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Influence & relationships

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Lead HR strategy and daily execution for a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliant, people-centered practices that support plant goals.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day human resources operations for the facility.
• Communicate, reinforce, and apply employee relations principles and practices across the organization.
• Interpret, administer, and maintain HR policies and procedures while aligning HR plans to business objectives.
• Oversee key HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation administration, performance management, employee development, and retention.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee and leadership training programs.
• Manage payroll processing and HR Information Systems (HRIS) to support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Track employment law and regulatory changes and ensure ongoing organizational compliance.
• Coach managers and employees on employee relations, performance issues, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Support organizational initiatives such as continuous improvement, workforce planning, affirmative action programs, integrations, acquisitions, and restructuring activities.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics; recommend improvements to strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Lead and participate in employee engagement activities, committees, and improvement teams.
• Partner with plant leadership to address workforce challenges and support operational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience delivering presentations and facilitating training for large groups.

Technologies

• HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Benefits

• 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 (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)

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• PHR or SPHR certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
• Experience supporting organizational change, acquisitions, or workforce restructuring initiatives

Location and Work Setting

• Manchester, IA
• Onsite

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