Senior Human Resources Generalist

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR team. This role is designed to provide essential support to the HR Manager in the seamless daily operations of the HR department. The Senior HR Generalist will work collaboratively with the existing HR team, contributing their expertise to enhance processes, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure the department's continued success.

Job Roles

• Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation and production rhythms and prepares to hire accordingly; interacts with hiring leaders to clarify needs and ensure continuous performance; recognizes not only organizational needs, but also community and contextual needs
• Integrity--operates with utmost ethical standards; sets rules and enforces laws in an impartial manner
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; builds trust through interactions; honest and direct; confidential when required; presents with confidence; balances toughness and compassion
• Learning and expertise--stays abreast of regulations, policies and procedures; understands and interprets those standards on behalf of the organization; serves as resident expert on a variety of matters and their respective applications; identifies areas for individual and collective improvement
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; maintains records; provides accurate information; coordinates training efforts, benefits and other initiatives at scale as applicable
• Advocate and arbitrate--represents both organizational and employee interests; manages the tension and conflict that can arise with differing viewpoints; moderates according to best interests and best outcomes; alerts appropriate parties when issues arise
• Customized approach--understands inherent differences between people and situations; adapts communication and interaction according to audience needs; reads people well
• Business minded--works to understand the business and its needs; recruits according to the culture of the organization and outcomes it pursues; considers metrics such as LU and turnover as a filter, not a lagging indicator
• Flexibility--manages time and energy well; makes decisions based on information available; handles a variety of situations in a day; switches between applications seamlessly; delivers according to varying key success measures; adapts well to changes in the business environment and spur of the moment needs

Responsibilities

1. Recruiting: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent, post job openings on various job boards and social media platforms, screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, manage the hiring process to fill employee requisitions for exempt employees to include interviewing, reference, background and debarment checks, selection, scheduling of post-offer physicals, drug screens and orientation, Administers Relocation Program for internal transfers and new hires.
2. Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, investigate and resolve employee complaints and disputes, provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
3. Performance Management: Assist with performance reviews and evaluations, provide coaching and feedback to employees and managers, execute performance and talent management programs. Coordinates Talent Reviews, Development Plans, & Performance Improvement Plans with Management.
4. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
5. HR Administration: Assist with HR projects and initiatives.

Why Join Us? This role offers an opportunity to work alongside a talented and dedicated HR team, contributing to meaningful initiatives that shape our workplace. The Senior HR Generalist will play a pivotal role in supporting the department's success while fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

Four-year degree or five years' experience in talent acquisition and human resources.

At least one year of human resource leadership experience.

Experience with manufacturing, engineering, and skilled labor recruitment required.

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with talent acquisition software.

Ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders with integrity and confidentiality.

SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.