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Human Resources Intern
- Amcor (Lawrence, KS)
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Overview
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 | LinkedIn | YouTube
About the Role
As an intern at Amcor, you'll meet and learn from leaders across the organization, work on meaningful projects, and build the skills, knowledge and network that will propel you career forward. Amcor's internship program is designed to encourage practical application of classroom concepts in an advanced industrial manufacturing environment. The Human Resources Intern will provide essential administrative support to the HR Team and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization. The intern will gain valuable exposure to HR functions such as:
+ **Recruiting** : source candidates, amplify internal and external job postings, schedule interviews and pre-employment screenings, etc.
+ **Onboarding** : check references, authorize employment, assist HR Coordinators with biweekly New Hire Orientation, etc.
+ **Employee Relations** : escalate complaints to HR Generalists, observe investigations, discuss legal considerations, etc.
+ **Employee Engagement** : conduct pulse surveys, help plan and execute internal engagement events, coordinate anniversary recognition gifts, etc.
+ **Data Management** : run, audit, and analyze requested reports, update tracking spreadsheets, scan and e-file physical employment documentation, etc.
+ **Workforce Development** : coordinate resources for onsite training, attend community and career events, observe strategic planning meetings, etc.
Assigned projects may include:
+ **Support plantwide brand transition efforts** by designing and implementing efficient processes and organized tracking systems for replacing Legacy Berry parking passes, access badges and/or uniforms.
+ **Audit and consolidate physical employee records** according to federal, state, and Amcor-specific document retention policies. Coordinate the secure relocation of these records to the main plant.
+ **Contribute to HRIS optimization** by digitizing and accurately storing performance management records in individual employee's Workday profiles.
+ **Continuously improve the HR Team's internal workflows** by creating user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Utilize Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance process efficiency, adherence to company policy, and quality of work.
Responsibilities
+ Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, initiative, and follow-through from Day 1
+ Attend and observe meetings alongside the HR Coordinator, Generalist, and/or Manager
+ Communicate proactively using internal channels (FAQ boards, digital signage, email, MS Teams, etc.)
+ Model professionalism, active listening, empathy, and curiosity when interacting with all colleagues
+ Report on progress and challenges, collaborating with the HR Team to creatively troubleshoot issues
+ Embrace a team player mentality by approaching all assigned tasks with openness and enthusiasm
+ Immediately notify the HR Team of safety concerns, code of conduct violations, and other emergencies
Qualifications
+ Currently enrolled college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
+ Highly organized and intrinsically motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
+ Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
+ Previous exposure to HR processes/procedures and familiarity with ATS/HRIS strongly preferred
Additional Info
Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered. Cover letters are encouraged but not required.
**Compensation:** $19 - $21 hourly
**Anticipated Start:** January 2026
**Weekly Hours:** approximately 20 during the semester; 40 during summer break
**Work Type:** 100% office and administrative
**Remote Eligible:** No. This position is located onsite in Lawrence, KS
**Relocation Assistance:** None
Contact
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 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-amcor.icims.com/jobs/38001/human-resources-intern/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
**Location** _US-KS-LAWRENCE_
**Job ID** _2025-38001_
**Position Type** _Intern_
**Category** _Human Resources_
**Location : Address** _2330 PACKER ROAD_
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