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At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 
Job DescriptionJob Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Date: 04.2022
PurposeUnder the direction of the Human Resources Manager and in accordance with division policies, practices and requirements, the position is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment/selection, onboarding, benefit programs, employee relation programs, training, performance management, policy implementation, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesRecruits, interviews, and recommends candidates for hourly, non-exempt positions at the plant level. Follows all company procedures and guidelines for selection of hourly paid job vacancies including the appropriate background checks. Performs new hire orientation to Company policies and procedures, benefit programs and plant rules to assure full understanding of conditions and benefits of employment. Responsible for completing and maintaining all documentation required by the Company and/or governmental agencies. Processes all new-hire paperwork to ensure all federal regulations are satisfied and employees receive benefits with no delays. Counsels employees (and potential employees/applicants) on benefit plan provisions so that individuals can make informed benefit decisions. This includes all levels of employees. Serves as the initial contact for employee uniform vendors, responsible for ordering and terminating services. Maintains all human resources files in an organized, accurate and up-to-date manner. This includes self-audits of all files, records, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with all legal requirements. Serves as primary contact with temporary employment agencies in filling temporary workforce requirements. Maintains close contact with all employees to have an accurate sense of employee morale and attitudes. Follow-up to employee questions in a timely manner. Maintains employee relations programs including Marlin Boards, service awards, birthday/anniversary, perfect attendance program, and bulletins boards. Coordinates plant celebrations. Makes recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and/or government law. Administers and monitors the hourly performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. Administers and tracks company leave policies in correlation to FMLA, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Maintains Human Resource records in UltiPro and compiles reports from database as needed. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Champions employee activity committee and events. Assists Human Resources Manager with other duties and tasks as required.
EducationBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills And ExperienceTwo years of HR generalist experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and presentation proficiency
Organizational/time management skills
Must be detail oriented
Problem Solving/Analysis capabilities
Decision making skills, along with ability to understand pertinent laws, are critical
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Strong working proficiency in UltiPro or comparable HRIS system.
Basic working proficiency in Kronos or comparable timekeeping system
Excellent teamwork skills
Able to multi-task, prioritize work efficiently and adapt to changing duties.
PHR or SHRM-CP a plus
Our ExpectationsWe 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 IdentityAmcor 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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