Plant Human Resources Manager

Amcor LLC; Aurora (OH); 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 & Employee Support

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spnd

Life insurance & disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Aurora, OH is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions at the facility. You will partner with the Plant Manager, department leaders, and corporate HR to drive people practices, promote a positive employee experience, and support business performance.

You will oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, training, compensation, benefits, performance management, payroll accuracy, and HR compliance, while aligning HR initiatives with operational goals and ISO

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Proven understanding and recall of company policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong decision‑making and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership mindset with commitment to ISO processes and continuous improvement.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR initiatives with plant departments to align with goals.
• Guide managers on employee relations and policy administration.
• Oversee talent acquisition and onboarding for the facility.
• Administer wage and salary program; conduct wage surveys as needed.
• Lead performance management for hourly and salaried staff.
• Support safety programs and regulatory training.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and HR budgeting.
• Coordinate corporate HR programs and initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy administration

Communication

Organizational skills

ISO processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you'll be responsible for leading all HR functions at the Aurora, OH facility, ensuring alignment with plant operational goals and corporate standards. This role partners closely with the Plant Manager, department leaders, and corporate HR to drive effective people practices, promote a positive employee experience, and support business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Collaboration: Keep the Plant Manager fully informed of key HR issues, trends, and workforce needs; actively coordinate HR initiatives with other departments. Align HR strategies, programs, and processes with overall plant goals to support operational success. Build and maintain strong community relationships to support recruiting efforts and enhance community presence.
• Employee Relations & Policy Administration: Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on effective employee relations practices. Ensure consistent and equitable application of company policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison with government agencies as required.
• Talent Acquisition & Development: Manage exempt and non‑exempt staffing for the facility. Coordinate direct labor hiring with employment agencies. Ensure complete, timely onboarding and orientation for all new hires. Partner with managers to ensure ongoing, documented on‑the‑job training. Conduct required regulatory training, including Sexual Harassment, Diversity, Code of Ethics, and Insider Trading.
• Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management: Administer the facility’s wage and salary program; conduct competitive wage surveys as needed. Lead performance management processes for hourly and salaried employees. Communicate and support corporate benefits programs, including open enrollment and employee eligibility updates.
• Safety & Compliance: Support plant Safety Programs in partnership with the EHS Manager. Assist with accident investigations and follow‑up actions. Ensure HR compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Payroll & HR Operations: Oversee payroll accuracy, monitor overtime and attendance trends, and communicate concerns to leadership. Manage HR department budgeting and seek cost‑saving opportunities. Coordinate and support all Corporate HR programs and initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: 3+ years of HR experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Proven understanding and recall of company policies, procedures, and departmental operations.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Solid decision‑making skills, leveraging both current information and past experience.
• Effective organizational, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, including gathering and relaying information timely and clearly.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to apply policies fairly.
• Ability to remain focused, flexible, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ownership mindset with strong commitment to ISO processes and continuous improvement.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work a standard 9‑hour day, five days per week; extended hours may be required.
• Office environment with typical plant‑adjacent conditions (temperature 65–85°F, dust/odor exposure, plastic purge fumes, noise level ~87dB). Must be able to wear required PPE (hairnet, rubber‑soled shoes, earplugs, beard net if applicable).
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.
• Regular sitting for 1–2 hours for paperwork, phone communication, or meetings.
• Frequent use of arms/hands for writing, typing, reading, and office equipment operation.

Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Regional Director of Human Resources with a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Plant Manager.

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

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.

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 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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMCwww.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube