Sr. HR Generalist

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, focusing on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

About the role

The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for managing key HR functions at a plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, and ensuring Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) compliance, where applicable. This role acts as an extension of the HR Manager, ensuring alignment and execution of priorities, handling complex employee relations issues, training programs, and workforce planning initiatives, and serves as a trusted HR partner to employees, supervisors, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance support, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA, EPA requirements, CBAs (where applicable), and internal HR policies and processes.
• Oversee workforce planning, partnering with recruiting and leadership to meet staffing needs and support onboarding.
• Drive training and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, job qualification programs, and coaching for supervisors.
• Manage performance management cycles for hourly and salaried employees, including data analysis, reporting, calibration support, and mentoring junior HR staff.
• Serve as an escalation point for payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Lead HR operations, including HRIS and record management, KPI reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment, where applicable.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP), or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, NLRA), and union contracts.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, UKG, Ulti-Pro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret CBAs and assist in labor relations efforts, where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions.
• Education Assistance.
• Bonus Plan Eligibility.
• Parental Leave.