Overview
Human Resources Manager role at Arconic in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position is a critical leadership role partnering with the Tennessee Operations Director of Manufacturing to drive year-over-year operating improvements while ensuring best in class talent, engagement and union relations at the facility.
About Arconic
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Translate business strategy into actionable HR Initiatives that support organizational goals.
- Establish the annual HR strategy in concert with plant needs and RPNA initiatives.
- Ensure HR strategy is delivered on-time, within budget and with the expected outcomes.
- Partner to ensure strong team effectiveness at the plant and within HR.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the plant leadership team providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Assess team effectiveness and support the organization on its high performing team journey.
- Proactively identify workforce related opportunities and drive gap closure plans to ensure optimum operating performance.
- Lead change management initiatives to support organizational transformation and growth.
- Develop workforce plans and pipeline assessments resulting in year over year improvements.
- Lead performance management cycles, annual talent reviews, succession planning and promote a talent mindset across the facility.
- Ensure appropriate training and development programs are in place and producing measurable outcomes.
- Ensure appropriate talent renewal strategies and programs are in place and fully functioning.
- Support people leaders in developing a “talent mindset” and advancing a focus on talent across the facility.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Understand engagement trends and drive year over year improvement plan in partnership with plant leadership.
- Partner with managers to cultivate an inclusive, engaged, and high-retention work environment.
- Help develop a culture of “lean manufacturing” within the facility.
Labor Relations
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and lead labor relations practices that enhance operational efficiency and flexibility.
- Serve as an escalation point for local labor issues, negotiate local agreements and policies, and prepare for grievance hearings, arbitrations and charges.
- Establish a strong partnership with our unions and members creating an environment of positive employee relations.
- Foster a relationship of joint problem solving and collaboration ultimately resulting in improved plant performance.
- Ensure key labor issues are identified annually and incorporated into the strategy plan for the facility.
HR Operational Excellence
- Execute all HR processes on-time, on-budget and with high quality.
- Drive a continuous improvement approach across all HR processes.
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and ensure compliance with regulations such as EEO, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA.
Work Environment & Logistics
- Tennessee Operations is a 24/7/365 operation. While this role's office hours are Monday-Friday daytime hours, the incumbent may be required to come in and/or provide support to the facility on weekends and evenings or nights.
- Relocation is available for a qualified candidate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 10 years of progressively increased responsibility within Human Resources.
- 8 years of experience with Labor Relations & Unions.
- 5 years of experience with leadership and management.
- Progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- HR Certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP).
- Labor Relations and team development related certifications.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Flexible working style and ability to prioritize and adapt as unexpected projects arise.
- Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
Export Control & Compliance
This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
EEO Statement
Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
About The Team
Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.
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