Human Resources Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Human Resources (HR) Manager for our Howmet Fastening Systems manufacturing facility in Carson, CA. The HR Manager role designs and executes human resources strategies for the betterment of employees and the business.

This role has direct reports and will partner directly with the site Operational Director while also reporting to the Division HR Director. This site has approximately 300 employees, and you will have many opportunities to demonstrate leadership by positively impacting your team and business partners.

Working in close collaboration with location leadership, this role has a deep understanding of the business and couples proactive human resources solutions to ensure the overall success of the location. This role anticipates and plans for short- and long-term people needs, driving engagement for the location. Moving comfortably from strategic to tactical, this role oversees the entire employee lifecycle of their assigned location and will lead initiatives on behalf of the location and enterprise.

Overview:

Talent Acquisition

• In collaboration with leadership, develops and executes, short- and long-term plans to recruit and fill open direct labor positions, monitoring progress to ensure alignment.
• Supports client groups in effectively identifying and planning for future talent needs and continually upgrading the talent we bring into the organization.
• Works to build internal bench strength ensuring that we have the right talent, at the right place, at the right time.
• Manage the site's end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate selections, interviews, and offer negotiation, partnering with the talent acquisition team as needed to support the recruitment strategy.

Employee Engagement, Communications and Union Relations

• Oversees employee engagement, ensuring that employees voices are heard, suggestions are addressed, and continuous improvement actions are taken.
• Coordinates communications across the location(s) from Town Halls to beginning of shift meetings, ensuring that clear and consistent messages are shared between leadership and the workforce.
• Coaches and counsels leaders and employees on employee relations matters consistent with company policies, legal considerations and company priorities serving as an advocate for both employee and company concerns.
• Conducts and addresses issues discovered in investigations.
• Be Present: Engaging the workforce by spending an appropriate amount of time out in the facility with multiple shifts.

Total Rewards Management

• Partners with the Total Rewards COE to effectively implement and communicate compensation and benefits programs to successfully attract, motivate and retain employees.
• Advises and coaches leaders on compensation matters, including annual merit and compensation processes.
• Ensures differentiation of performance in rewards and recognition.
• Benchmarks total rewards with local talent competitors ensuring that Total Rewards are appropriately positioned to attract the right kinds of talent.

Talent Management, Training and Development

• Partners with leadership to engage in regular talent reviews, organization reviews, career development planning, performance reviews, workforce planning, and organizational health engagements.
• Identifies and plans for future talent needs, while developing the talent pipeline. Strengthen succession planning and talent readiness.
• Drives progress toward, Diversity Equity and Inclusion aspirations and ensure diversity of talent
• Consults with leadership on training and development needs within their teams. Delivers training if/as needed.

Change Management / Organization Leadership

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying opportunities to enhance operational performance, reduce complexity, and create a better experience for our employees. Utilize data to drive decisions and ensure its integrity and accuracy.
• Drives organizational health, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and culture initiatives.

Other

• Lead and develop the HR team to achieve performance excellence. Implement strategies that drive organization and functional effectiveness.
• Manage/participate on key projects and initiatives as required.
• Oversees the annual creation, execution and communication of the location's Affirmative Action Plan.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Howmet offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Howmet is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $140,000

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR minimum 7 years of experience in Human Resources in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• 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.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Requirements

• HR Certification
• Bachelor's degree in business management, Psychology, or related HR areas of study
• Experience in the Aerospace industry
• Must have excellent employee relations, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution experience
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels with a strong customer service focus
• Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and managers with difficult messages and defend position; equally, confidence to advocate strongly for employees

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work on site in Carson, California. Remote work not considered
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to support employees working varied schedules

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.