Human Resources Manager at Amcor in Charlotte, NC

Human Resources Manager Location: RPSNA Charlotte (CHAR) NC 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 The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and programs covering employment, wage and salary management, organization development, training, safety and health, benefits, and employee services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Monthly and weekly reporting HR KPI's Absenteeism, Turnover, Training, Retention, personal hours, head-count, attendance tracker. Develop and administer departmental budget. Compensation Reviews and approves payroll Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Conducts internal and market compensation analyses to determine target new hire wages/salaries and competitive wage rate. Coordinate annual increase process. Develops the training strategy by creating learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Delivers new hire orientations and ensures all new hire paperwork is completed and filed. Compliance Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Establish and maintain fair and consistent employee relations policies supporting our company culture and vision.  Maintain an environment free of illicit drugs and harassment of any kind. Responsible for termination and discharge of any employee and oversee unemployment hearings for the Streetsboro plant. Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution, counseling and disciplinary actions. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations. Establish and maintain fair and consistent employee relations policies supporting our company culture and vision.  Maintain an environment free of illicit drugs and harassment of any kind. Assist EH&S Manager in reviewing local plant safety issues; coordinate with EH&S Manager and supervisors to resolve on the job injury issues, ie light duty. Employee Engagement Organize company events (Holiday Party, monthly engagement activities, etc.) Coordinate annual and quarterly recognition program Coordinates employee performance management processes Counsels management on action to be taken in regards to employee performance and misconduct related issues and creates and delivers disciplinary warnings along with management. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to SQF/ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures. Senior site management shall ensure the training needs of the site are resourced, implemented, and meet the requirements outlined and that site personnel meet the required competencies to carry out those functions affecting the legality and safety of food sector packaging. Senior site management shall ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities. EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BS Degree in Human Resource or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment PHR/SHRM-CP or equivalent preferred Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write policies and procedures.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small and large group situations to customers, clients and other employees in the organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and financial data as it pertains to plant staffing and function.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems in varying situations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bilingual Spanish preferred While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. 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 the "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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. 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)