Plant Human Resources Manager

Amcor; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Plant HR Manager to lead HR efforts at a manufacturing facility in Yuba City, California. This role involves managing employee relations, ensuring compliance, and driving talent and performance management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in HR, especially within manufacturing. The position offers a starting salary between $98,000 to $122,500 and includes extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience leading and developing professionals.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a safety leader, ensuring safety is prioritized in all HR activities and decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance coaching and career development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Change Management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

As the Plant HR Manager, you'll serve as the human resources leader for a single manufacturing facility with fewer than 200 employees. This role is responsible for overseeing all HR functions across both manufacturing (hourly) and salaried/office employees.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Act as a safety leader, ensuring safety is prioritized in all HR activities and decisions
• Support WCOM initiatives and lead the Talent & Engagement (T&E) pillar
• Promote and champion Amcor’s health, wellness, and engagement initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor and active member of the plant leadership team
• Drive change leadership, consistency, and sustainability across HR initiatives
• Contribute to the development of a world‑class organization and the strengthening of Amcor culture

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
• Handle escalated employee relations matters with professionalism, fairness, and discretion
• Conduct employee investigations and manage corrective action, discipline, and terminations
• Act as the primary liaison between employees, management, and unions (if applicable)
• Deliver union avoidance training and ensure compliance with labor and employment policies
• Ensure delivery of required annual trainings (e.g., anti‑harassment, core values, union avoidance)
• Protect employee data and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity

Talent & Performance Management

• Provide guidance to leaders on performance coaching, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and career development
• Support workforce planning activities, including organizational design, talent reviews, promotions, succession planning, and salary planning
• Ensure the facility is hiring, developing, and retaining top talent
• Institutionalize the performance management process and support meaningful performance and reward differentiation

HR Operations & Projects

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry in Workday and maintain high standards of data integrity
• Partner with leaders to understand and effectively apply HR systems and processes
• Support and promote the HR Service Delivery Model, encouraging appropriate employee self‑service
• Manage and lead HR‑related projects, including site‑level and company‑wide initiatives
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Shared Services to ensure HR programs meet business needs
• Successfully execute milestone targets aligned with the HR roadmap

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Network with internal and external HR professionals to share best practices
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across HR processes
• Lead, inspire, and develop individuals in alignment with the overall Human Capital Strategy

What We Value

• Solid understanding of Amcor’s Global Total Rewards Strategy
• Working knowledge of HR systems (Workday preferred)
• Solid problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and challenge the status quo
• Change and thought leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Results‑oriented mindset with strong execution skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience leading and developing professionals
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments preferred
• Demonstrated project management experience
• WCOM Foundations or similar business process improvement training preferred
• PHR certification preferred

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

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.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $122,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 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, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

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)