Macpower Digital Assets Edge
Human Resources Manager (Industrial / Aluminum Manufacturing)
Macpower Digital Assets Edge, Alcoa, Tennessee, United States, 37701
Position Overview:
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Human Resources Manager , you'll be a strategic and operational partner for a unionized facility of 1300+ employees-driving engagement, labor relations, talent strategy, and continuous improvement in a 24/7, high-performance manufacturing environment. Experience Level:
Mid-Senior (10+ years of HR, 8+ years labor relations/unions, 5+ years leadership) Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership:
Partner with plant and senior leadership to translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives and annual strategy plans. Serve as a trusted adviser and coach, ensuring HR projects are delivered on time and within budget. Labor Relations:
Lead union relations for a large, complex operation. Ensure CBA compliance, proactively manage local labor issues, negotiate agreements, represent the company in grievance hearings/arbitrations, and cultivate a positive partnership with the USW and other unions. Talent Strategy & Development:
Oversee workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management cycles. Champion staff development, talent renewal, and training programs to build "talent mindset" at every level. Employee Engagement & Culture:
Lead initiatives to foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-retention work environment. Analyze engagement trends and drive improvements in operational excellence and lean manufacturing culture. HR Operational Excellence:
Ensure flawless execution of HR operations, drive compliance (EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA), and support continuous improvement across all HR programs. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and internal policies. Leadership:
Manage a team of HR business partners and specialists, setting clear goals, supporting development, and modeling integrity and accountability. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's/HR certifications (
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP/CP ) preferred Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 8 years focused on labor relations/unions and 5+ years in HR leadership Significant experience managing HR in a large-scale, unionized manufacturing environment Demonstrated expertise in employee/labor relations, union contract management, team development, and talent strategy Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and partner with leadership across large, multi-site operations Strong emotional intelligence, communication, and relationship-building abilities dditional Details:
Reports to VP, HR & Labor Relations (Rolled Products North America), dotted line to Director of Manufacturing (Tennessee Operations). Must be able to occasionally support on weekends/evenings
(24/7 Operation). US work authorization required; Export Control compliance applies
(ITAR/EAR). Full-time, onsite; relocation and interview travel reimbursement available.
Human Resources Manager , you'll be a strategic and operational partner for a unionized facility of 1300+ employees-driving engagement, labor relations, talent strategy, and continuous improvement in a 24/7, high-performance manufacturing environment. Experience Level:
Mid-Senior (10+ years of HR, 8+ years labor relations/unions, 5+ years leadership) Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership:
Partner with plant and senior leadership to translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives and annual strategy plans. Serve as a trusted adviser and coach, ensuring HR projects are delivered on time and within budget. Labor Relations:
Lead union relations for a large, complex operation. Ensure CBA compliance, proactively manage local labor issues, negotiate agreements, represent the company in grievance hearings/arbitrations, and cultivate a positive partnership with the USW and other unions. Talent Strategy & Development:
Oversee workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management cycles. Champion staff development, talent renewal, and training programs to build "talent mindset" at every level. Employee Engagement & Culture:
Lead initiatives to foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-retention work environment. Analyze engagement trends and drive improvements in operational excellence and lean manufacturing culture. HR Operational Excellence:
Ensure flawless execution of HR operations, drive compliance (EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA), and support continuous improvement across all HR programs. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and internal policies. Leadership:
Manage a team of HR business partners and specialists, setting clear goals, supporting development, and modeling integrity and accountability. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's/HR certifications (
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP/CP ) preferred Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 8 years focused on labor relations/unions and 5+ years in HR leadership Significant experience managing HR in a large-scale, unionized manufacturing environment Demonstrated expertise in employee/labor relations, union contract management, team development, and talent strategy Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and partner with leadership across large, multi-site operations Strong emotional intelligence, communication, and relationship-building abilities dditional Details:
Reports to VP, HR & Labor Relations (Rolled Products North America), dotted line to Director of Manufacturing (Tennessee Operations). Must be able to occasionally support on weekends/evenings
(24/7 Operation). US work authorization required; Export Control compliance applies
(ITAR/EAR). Full-time, onsite; relocation and interview travel reimbursement available.