Director, Compensation, North America

About the role

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.

About the role

The Director Compensation is responsible for the strategy design, implementation, governance, and compliance of compensation programs within assigned Business Group(s). The role ensures that BG Total Rewards programs are aligned to global rules, framework and guidelines yet respond to BG priorities, talent strategies and needs. Operating in complex environment and evolving regulatory landscapes, Director Compensation plays a critical role in providing guidance to wide range of internal stakeholders, driving continuous improvements and maintaining market competitiveness.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design and deploy Total Rewards strategy, goals and priorities for the assigned Business Group(s)
• Ensure global TR programs and processes are consistently implemented and not deviating from global direction and standard; guide own/local HR teams in process planning and implementation, including merit salary increases, management incentive plan, sales incentive plan, equity management incentive plan and long term incentive plan.
• Provides expertise on TR programs to wide range of internal stakeholders; including BG/HR LTs
• Lead change management and program alignment / harmonization (where necessary)
• Ensure accurate benchmark; provide input and recommendations to global TR for program improvements
• Ensure that local TR programs are responding to business needs; ensure execution
• Monitor trends, including anything driven by local labor relations aspects with potential impact on TR agenda (i.e., transparency, local pay legislations etc.)
• Manage complexity; navigate through org complexity and conflicting priorities
• Act as escalation point; review and conduct approvals
• Lead projects and participate in other activities (as needed)
• Lead and develop others (build capabilities)

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business, or related field (master’s degree or relevant certification a plus).
• 12-15+ years of progressive TR/compensation experience in complex matrix organizations, including exposure to grading, data benchmarking, process design and management and program deployment on regional or global level. Managerial experience, with strong experience in building, leading and managing a team.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and Excel modeling proficiency; experienced in implementing/ using/ designing HRIS systems for compensation modules
• Strong organizational, project/change management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate independently. Providing guidance to peers or project teams and communicating effectively with senior leaders.

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:

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)