HR Business Partner – ATC

About the role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as the key HR point of contact for the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC), Innovation Projects and additional technical locations. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with site priorities, fostering a strong culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration. The HRBP will work closely with leaders, managers, and employees to support workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor for all employees and leaders at the Alcoa Technical Center and new technical locations.
• Partner with the ATC Director and site leadership team to drive organizational effectiveness and culture initiatives.
• Support the full employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.
• Manage employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with policies, employment laws, and collective labor agreements.
• Support organization with workforce Long Term Plan and headcount planning/budgeting in alignment with the development of new technologies.
• Collaborate with the global HR Functions team to ensure alignment with corporate processes and tools.
• Act as liaison between Alcoa and Rio Tinto on HR-related matters connected to the ELYSIS partnership.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace aligned with Alcoa’s values.
• Provide coaching to leaders on team effectiveness, conflict resolution, and talent management.
• Support leadership in driving employee engagement actions.
• Provide HR data reporting and analysis to inform decisions and track key workforce metrics.
• Manage third party medical evaluation and screening provider relationship (i.e., Health Works).
• Provide HR related training to ATC employees, update and maintain bulletin board materials, etc.
• Facilitate Kronos timekeeping management system improvements (compliance, efficiencies, reporting, etc).
• Aid in running payroll through Kronos Time Keeping System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, technical, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in organization design.
• Experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience supporting technical or R&D teams is a plus.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans;
• 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice;
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS;
• Paid annual volunteer hours;
• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions;
• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.