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Human Resources Manager (Industrial / Aluminum Manufacturing)

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Alcoa, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Budget Management, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, EEO Compliance, Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Strategy, Industrial Management, Industrial Relations, Labor Unions, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Performance Management, Process Improvement, Reimbursement, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Set Goals, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training Program, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Alcoa, TN
POSTED
10 days ago
Position Overview:
  • As 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 a "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
Additional 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.

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Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited