Plant Human Resources Manager

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.

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Job Description

Fluent Spanish speaking ability highly preferred.

As the HR Manager, you'll be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for developing, implementing, and managing HR policies, programs, and initiatives that support plant operations. This role oversees all core HR functions - including employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, training, and staffing - to ensure a positive employee experience and strong organizational performance.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, ensuring legal compliance, promoting a high‑performance culture, and providing guidance on HR best practices and emerging trends. This role reports directly to the HR Director, with a strong dotted-line relationship to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Policy Leadership

Ensure Amcor’s employee relations principles are consistently communicated, practiced, and understood across all levels.

Interpret and apply HR policies in alignment with plant goals and business strategy.

Provide coaching, counseling, and conflict‑resolution guidance to leaders and employees.

Lead and participate in employee engagement and improvement teams, encouraging proactive employee involvement.

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, and performance management.

Manage payroll and maintain HRIS/automated systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Maintain legal compliance and advise plant management on changes in employment law and HR regulations.

Training & Development

Develop, coordinate, and deliver HR training programs that strengthen leadership capability and employee development.

Partner with managers to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development plans.

Strategic HR Leadership

Provide recommendations based on HR trends, workforce analytics, and emerging HR practices.

Operate independently and make informed decisions in the best interest of the organization.

Serve as a key strategic partner to the plant leadership team, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and business priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Solid communication, coaching, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to present to large groups

Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Prior supervisory experience

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Preferred:

PHR/SPHR certification a plus

Bilingual English/Spanish

Master’s degree

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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

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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)