Human Resources Generalist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Amcor. RPSNA Cumberland MD · full-time · $60,000–$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Support hiring by screening applicants, arranging interviews, checking references and backgrounds, and preparing offer paperwork
- Guide new hires through orientation and help coordinate post-offer checks and testing
- Prepare employee change forms, track disciplinary steps, and keep personnel files and HRIS records current
- Handle benefit enrollment materials, attendance records, recognition orders, security badges, and employee questions
- Compile recurring HR reports, update workplace communications, and provide payroll support when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience is required
- You need strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus clear communication and organization
- You can handle confidential employee information carefully and complete work on schedule
- Two to four years in human resources is preferred, along with familiarity with HRIS software
Who this fits
This mid-level generalist role suits someone who can balance recruiting administration, employee records, benefits support, and day-to-day HR questions. The position is based in Cumberland, Maryland.
From the employer
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
Responsibilities:
- Assist with recruiting by working with applicant screening, calendar entries, background checks, reference checks, offer letters, and relocation, as applicable
- Assist with the new hire orientation process
- Coordinate post-offer testing and background checks
- Assist with benefit enrollment meetings and preparation of enrollment material
- Prepare wage, position, and level change documents for approval
- Maintain documentation and tracking of employee disciplinary steps
- Update the HR communication television system weekly with supplied content
- Update Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with new hires; off-board terminated employees; update current employee HRIS information
- Assist and motivate with completion of ‘Berry University’ Courses
- Organize HR department records and maintaining employee files
- Assist internal customers on various employment questions
- Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports
- Maintain and update points in attendance log through HRIS system
- Assist with payroll as needed
- Order quarterly recognition items when contacted by corporate
- HR Administer security badges, and send notification of all personnel changes
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and organization skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or equivalent experience, is required
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required. Previous experience using HRIS software is preferred
- Must be detail-oriented and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Working knowledge of labor laws and requirements preferred
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Two-to-four years of experience in Human Resources preferred
- PHR/SHRM certification a plus
The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $60,000 to $70,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
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.
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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)