Director of HR, Whitehall Operations

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a strategic HR Director to partner with Whitehall Campus leadership and scale HR initiatives across six sites, the Howmet Research Center, and HQ at Whitehall.

The role leads labor-management relations, negotiates with unions, and ensures ongoing compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Strong advisory capabilities, policy guidance, and change leadership are essential to align HR programs with business goals, drive workforce strategy, and deliver

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in business, organizational development, or HR-related field.
• Minimum 10 years HR management experience.
• Minimum 5 years Sr. HR/leadership with labor-management responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience in manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsabilités

• Form partnerships across Whitehall Campus to deliver value-added HR initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and oversee grievance/arbitration processes under the CBA.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Develop and execute BU Strategic HR Plan aligned with business priorities.
• Guide plant locations on government relations to support business objectives.

Connaissances

Consulting skills

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office (PowerPoint/Excel)

Strategic thinking

Coaching and feedback

Formation

B.S. degree in business/HR-related field

Description du poste

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 02/11/2027, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data 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

Responsibilities

The HR Director will have the primary responsibility as a strategic partner responsible for formulating partnerships across the Whitehall Campus to deliver value added initiatives that support the business goals. The role supports the 6 sites, Howmet Research Center, and the HQ population on the Whitehall campus.The Director is the senior HR leader responsible for managing the 69 year old labor-management relationship.Acts as lead negotiator in collective bargaining of new agreementsand is responsible for leadingpreparation and presentation of negotiations strategy.Responsible for ongoing campus wide adherence to the collective bargaining agreement and ensuring timely and appropriate execution of the grievance and arbitration processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and develop the Segment’s goals and strategy related to people operations including but not limited to; staffing, recruiting, retention, labor relations, and talent management.Drive Talent Factory and Hoshin initiatives.
• Inform and lead management of labor issues and strategy.
• Interpretation ofCBA
• Develop and track execution of the BU Strategic HR Plan, ensuring robust alignment with business priorities, group and corporate guidelines.
• Translate the business needs into HR strategic and operational plans establishing key metrics and performance tracking processes.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing activities and initiatives such as Turnover, Talent Management, and Community Partnership for the sites.
• Identifies internal and external best practices and shares across the BU. Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees in order to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Consistently partner with legal department to assess risk and impact of decisions to company.
• Interfaces with Union leadership, unionized workforce and bargaining committees regarding labor issues. Leads or participates as needed in grievance procedures and contract negotiations.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with internal policies and guidelines, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Guide plant locations on enhancing Howmet’s relationship with government at various levels, to inform government about the issues important to the Company and to help influence government decision making in order to support business objectives.
• Leads administration and completion of Howmet Foundation Whitehall Operations Grants.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent consulting and business literacy skills.
• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements to guide leadership, providing HR policy guidance and interpretation to support minimization of legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways, including verbal and written communication.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills includes Power Point and Excel.
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
• Ability to give effective feedback and coaching to team members, direct reports, peers and business leader at all levels of the organization.

Job Roles

• Business optimizer--understands operation and business goals both short and long term; anticipates and responds to ensure enterprise can perform optimally; creates pathways that enable leaders to succeed, directing them when necessary; manages outcome responsibilities of segment HR function
• Risk and change adept--recognizes internal and external risk factors and plans accordingly where possible; initiates change while remaining responsive to factors outside prediction; proactive in the service of continuous improvement
• Courageous counselor--understands the enterprise, its culture and its systems; provides judicious counsel to senior leaders; influences strategy and decision making; persuasive; adept negotiator; handles difficult decisions and enables others to do so with confidence
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; builds trust through interactions; honest, direct and confidential; presents with confidence; balances toughness and compassion; represents enterprise and its interests to the broader community; coordinates high visibility benevolent initiatives
• Talent advisor--coaches, mentors and creates experiences to select and develop talent internally and externally; prioritizes investment in people as the best means to achieving meaningful and measurable outcomes; grows pool of potential successors; orchestrates and oversees talent effort across the enterprise
• Synthesis and translation--understands decisions and their impacts; communicates and translates enterprise level strategy and initiatives to maximize alignment at lower levels; positions HR function according to hoshin
• Spirit of inquiry--maintains a posture of curiosity and consultative questioning; knows the business well enough to identify the right stakeholders and the right questions to diagnose or inform; provides accountability through data rigor and additional inquiry; functions as an invited resource with value add perspectives; continues to learn the business and its customers
• Enterprise and systems perspective--understands the campus and the larger system in which it operates; functions at a strategic level, operating and intervening at tactical levels where necessary; comfortable and adept with scale and expansion
• Culture curator--sets the tone for work environment, expectations and accountability within the segment; leader by example; celebrates successes and creates an environment of performance; manages the tension of 24/7 operation and time away from work; does not allow excuses or busy nature of work to prevent personal connection or recognition; prioritizes safety and quality

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in a Business discipline, Organizational Development, or HR related field of study
• Minimum of 10 years Human Resource Management experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Sr. HR and Leadership role/capacitywhich includes responsibility for managing labor-management relationship, first chair negotiator in collective bargaining,interpretation and adherence toCBA,andexecution of grievance and arbitration process.
• Minimum of five (5) years HR experience within a manufacturing environment
• 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 Requirements:

• Experience working in Union environments
• Previous experience in aerospace industry is preferred
• Graduate Degree is preferred

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.