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INTRODUCTION

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position performs Human Resource Generalist responsibilities at the Amcor, Inc. facility in Louisville Kentucky. The successful candidate will assist in the completion of organizational responsibilities in all functional areas within Human Resources to include but not limited to employee relations, organizational development, communications, payroll, compensation and benefits, training, team learning and development, succession planning, retention and staffing.

Responsibilities

- In partnership with site HR leadership, provide proactive HR support and execution in all business initiatives including staffing, managing all phases of the hiring process, compensation and benefits, training and development, succession planning, records management, employee relations and retention.
- Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and analyzing opportunities for improvement, evaluating and implementing solutions, coaching and counseling managers and employees.
- Facilitates onboarding process for new hires, manages the 90-day onboarding process, monitors team member feedback and creates plans to ensure new hire retention.
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data.
- Maintain, update and ensure accuracy of information in the Human Resources and Payroll (HRIS) systems.
- Manage and track all leaves of absences and attendance monitoring.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and participating in professional organizations.
- Ability to navigate thru various/similar HR related Software – HRIS Systems, Timekeeping System, Employee Career and Performance Planning, Learning/Team Development and safety training modules.
- Assists with plant organizational development and expansion.
- Manages the Amcor Employee Communication System for the production facility and the remote warehouses.
- Manage current temporary staffing agencies to fill open positions. Review potential new staffing agencies to partner with to satisfy plant and customer needs.
- Assist with potential Amcor Team transfers to different plants for advancement opportunities or team members needing to relocate.
- Monitor and increase employee engagement, including use of key metrics, incentives, service awards, employee engagement events and employee communications.
- Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
- Maintain and report key performance indicators (retention, attrition, etc.), analyze trends and recommend improvements.
- Research and provide input of HR products and processes to suggest better ways HR tasks can become more efficient and improve HR established practices.
- Assists with UI Claims and Workers' Compensation management. Represent the plant at UI and WC Hearings.
- Play an active role in coordinating all employee activities and support site initiatives to encourage an engaged workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Associate's degree or three to five years of Human Resources related experience preferred. SHRM-CP or SCP is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and State employment law is required, along with proven ability to apply that knowledge.
- Proven skills: Performance Management, Training Management, Resolving Conflict.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Prior experience processing payroll is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
- Working knowledge with talent acquisition systems is required.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Bi-lingual with Spanish a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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).