HR Manager AF Saint Cesaire

Job Purpose

The HR Manager plans, organises and directs the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs regarding recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, health and safety, labour relations and employee relations necessary to carry out company and plant objectives.

The HR Manager implements, monitors the implementation of legal and regulatory obligations relating to its areas of activity and ensure full compliance with all laws and national wide agreement. The HR Manager provides guidance to Plant Manager, functional managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of established human resources policies to create a climate of trust and open communication. 

The HR Manager is also in charge of office management (reception, contracts and administrative supplies).

Job Dimensions & Scope

• Site AF Saint Cesaire: 150 FTEs,, revenue € 50 M
• Key member of site Senior Management Team
• 2 Direct Reports: Personnel & Payroll assistant and 1 HR Assistant
• Direct reporting line to Plant General Manager and functional report to the BU HRD

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage complete human resources administration, processes and policies and provide professional HR practices for AF Saint cesaire including contract, transfer, promotion, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Supervise and engage in administration of the employee benefits program to include health and welfare, insurance and pension programs.
• Monitor payroll administration in compliance with Amcor compensation and auditing processes and control social statements.
• Supervise the calculation of quarterly and annual bonuses, profit-sharing and participation.
• Analyse monthly and annually payroll against the budget in collaboration with the finance controller.
• Prepare annual HR budgets in collaboration with the finance controller and the plant general manager of the site.
• Participate in the payroll software revision with site needs and legislation evolution
• Replace the Payroll Assistant and ADP in her/his absence
• Ensure that AF Saint Cesaire acts in alignment with applicable labour and social laws and pro-actively update local employment regulations
• Manage regulatory changes in labour law and following processes implementations
• Counsel or provide assistance to employees regarding inquiries related to payroll, benefits, policies, procedures and programs
• Deal with disputes
• Prepare, participate and facilitate monthly mandatory meetings with Works council, staff representatives and participate to quarterly OSHE meetings
• Negotiate with Unions Representatives about plant agreements - writing and monitoring of agreements
• Build and maintain positive relationships with plant management team and partner with all departments to provide guidance in driving business strategies and support change initiatives
• Support plant management team and people managers with their day-to-day HR agenda
• Facilitate necessary organisational and cultural change and the development of the plant organisation, ensuring clear, timely communication, clarity of roles and responsibilities
• Control manpower with capacity demands by managing actively flexible time models – workforce planning approach
• Actively manage the recruitment and selection for positions at AF Saint Cesaire, aligned with the recruitment policy and talent acquisition tools and processes of AFEMEA
• Identify development actions and define annual training orientations as part of the annual training plan
• Comply with Amcor’s policies and procedures:
  • Ensure Management Incentive Plans which comply with AFEMEA rules and templates are in place for all key staff in accordance with Amcor policies.
  • Ensure that performance is managed for all employees and that personal objectives are set and measured in a consistent manner.
  • Provide advice and operational support for career development.
  • Monitor primary (apprenticeship) and further education planning and execution.
  • Manage co-worker communications in accordance with the requirements of AFEMEA communications policies and strategy.
  • Implementation of Amcor policies at the plant level, adapted to meet local jurisdictional requirements where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with all Amcor policies at the plant including Code of Conduct / Competition Law / Whistleblower rules across the business.

Major Challenges & Complexities

• Infuse culture change and change management
• Manage constant regulatory changes in labour law and monitor processes implementation
• Function as a key business partner and member of the plant leadership team

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Direct Reporting: Plant General Manager
• Matrix Organisation Reporting: HR Director BU Capsules
• Subordinates: 2
• Peers: Other members of the Management Team

External:

• Professional advisors where required (legal, compensation & benefits etc.), recruitment agencies.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Formal Qualifications and Experience

• University degree, preferably in HR Management
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in HR management 
• Previous experience of HR management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in change management processes
• Background knowledge in compensation and benefits, job evaluation, incentive plans
• Good knowledge of employment law and industrial relations practices
• Fluency in English and French

2.  Specific Skills and Abilities

• Drive change management processes
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and business acumen
• Visible and approachable as a person
• Inter-cultural understanding and ability to find common ground across different cultures – ability to create strong relations at all levels
• Ability to deal with difficult individuals/situations while maintaining composure, using good judgment and fairness at all levels of the organization
• Ability to function as a contributing member and leader of various work teams and demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to diversity issues
•  “Hands-on – can do” mentality and result driven attitude. Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time and to recognise and establish priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver on commitments within agreed timelines