Senior Manager, Human Resources

About the role

Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager in their Torrance, CA location. This position oversees all human resources functions within the manufacturing plants at the Torrance location and serves on the Torrance Leadership Teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy HR initiatives, ensuring robust alignment with business priorities and corporate guidance.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR Generalists.
• Oversee HR processes, including talent reviews, compensation, succession planning, talent acquisition, and other HR processes.
• Ensure delivery of information before due dates.
• Oversee and ensure key HR performance indicators are reviewed, communicated, and achieved by the Torrance team.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state legal requirements and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives and identify and address competency, knowledge, and talent gaps for the location.
• Develop and execute robust action plans to improve the employee experience and engagement.
• Manage Compensation practices for the location as necessary.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees in order to be an effective coach and problem solver of people issues.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Oversee effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Partner with legal as needed/required.
• Oversee and guide the location human resources, ensuring strong competencies in leadership and people management.
• Guide and support the location to develop and align community strategy with key business priorities to drive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team with direct reports

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is a plus
• Human Resources experience in a Manufacturing and/or Production environment
• Strong leadership skills - able to challenge current practices, sell a vision, empower people, overcome obstacles and solve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a matrix organizational structure to leverage shared resources and complete programs on time
• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and a working knowledge of California state and federal wage and hour laws
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, determine issues and objectives, and develop strategies to address needs
• Effective level of business literacy about the business financial and non-financial metrics and indicators
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team through effective coaching, development, feedback, and performance management
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California
• Remote work not considered

Benefits/Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $140K to $180K.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world.

About The Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.