Director, Compensation, North America

The Role

The Director Compensation role is pivotal in shaping and executing compensation strategies for the assigned Business Group(s) at Amcor. This position requires a deep understanding of global compensation frameworks and the ability to adapt these to meet the unique needs of each Business Group.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Total Rewards strategy, goals, and priorities for the assigned Business Group(s)
• Ensure global Total Rewards programs and processes are consistently implemented and aligned with global direction
• 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
• Provide expertise on Total Rewards programs to wide range of internal stakeholders, including BG/HR LTs
• Lead change management and program alignment/harmonization (where necessary)
• Ensure accurate benchmarking and provide input and recommendations to global Total Rewards for program improvements
• Ensure local Total Rewards programs are responsive to business needs and execute them accurately
• Monitor trends, including those driven by local labor relations aspects with potential impact on Total Rewards agenda (e.g., transparency, local pay legislations)
• Manage complexity and navigate through organizational complexity and conflicting priorities
• Act as escalation point and review/approve projects and other activities (as needed)
• Lead and develop others (build capabilities)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business, or related field
• 12-15+ years of progressive Total Rewards/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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of global compensation regulations and best practices
• Experience in designing and implementing compensation programs across different regions
• Understanding of performance management and its integration with compensation
• Experience in managing and aligning compensation programs with business objectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Join Amcor and enjoy 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
• Roth 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)