Human Resources Manager Job at Alcoa in Massena Springs

Overview

Shape Your World. At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper. As a leader within Alcoa, you will help fulfill our purpose and vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of a team that aims for a better workplace with a better work-life balance and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

What you will do

Our HR Manager will lead all HR activities across the Massena plant (~550 employees). Responsibilities include labor relations, talent acquisition, employee experience initiatives, and talent management. This role is responsible for the location’s diversity and inclusion strategy and action plan. The HR manager leads, coaches and advises on a cohesive HR strategy through employee feedback, people processes and relationship building. Directs a team of HR professionals, managing their work and development.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic HR Functions:

• Lead team to ensure all departments are staffed appropriately based on headcount needs. Workforce planning, analysis of turnover and future staffing needs with departments to ensure the workforce is prepared for current and future needs.
• Local employee relations leader acting as the primary liaison between management and local union representatives. Resolves location grievances. Interprets and enforces labor contracts to ensure fair treatment and prevent legal issues.
• Provide guidance to management and supervisors on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and strategies to maintain positive labor relations.
• Lead talent management including succession planning, employee development and ensuring local participation in talent reviews.
• Demonstrate organizational effectiveness and leadership development.
• Translate business strategy into HR strategy through change management, influence and working cohesively with the plant manager and other site leaders.
• Responsible for leading and executing local internal and external communications for the plant.
• Actively participate with the site lead team and advise on team building and development opportunities.
• Develop and execute employee experience initiatives and engagement strategy for the location.
• Create a diverse workforce and inclusive environment; coach other leaders to do the same.
• Help evolve organizational structure and design to fit the business strategy; advise staff on vital facility changes.
• Develop plant HR team members to enable personal growth and better service to the company.
• Advise staff on leading their teams effectively by demonstrating Alcoa’s PDP, focusing on contribution and conflict resolution.
• Serve as a member of the Plant Lead Team and act as a business partner as they build and implement business strategy.

• Transactional HR Functions:
• Supervise the annual compensation planning processes for the site, coaching managers and analyzing plant recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, policies and processes.
• Responsible for site recruiting, partnering with the Talent Acquisition CoE and hiring managers to evaluate roles and identify qualified candidates.
• Maintain the site disciplinary and grievance process, assist in investigations, recommendations and corrective actions.
• Develop, interpret and administer Alcoa’s policy and procedures in the Human Resources area.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in HR, Business or related field of study.
• 7+ years of progressive people experience.
• Experience working in a large manufacturing facility.
• Experience handling labor relations including grievance resolution, interpreting and enforcing labor contract language, and acting as primary company representative and liaison with local union leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creating/maintaining positive employee relations environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, group facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage both strategically and operationally, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate across the workforce from management to operators and maintainers.
• Strategically partnering with HR CoE resources to deliver location results.
• Excellent computer skills, including Workday and MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting).
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• Holiday Pay: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours.

Base salary: $128,500 - $176,500 USD annually. Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, apply to US-based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and very low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with nearby universities, make Massena a great place to call home. Montreal and Ottawa are within a two-hour drive, with the Adirondacks and Lake Placid nearby as well.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, reflecting the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

Application close date is: 21 November 2025. Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.