Human Resources Business Partner

ATI; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner for its Specialty Rolled Products business in Vandergrift, PA. This role involves supporting HR functions and labor relations, requiring strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, at least three years of HR experience, and a strong understanding of labor relations. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunity for dynamic organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in Labor Relations.
• Ability to interpret regulations, company policies, and union contractual agreements.
• Experience in talent management and change management support in a manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop key understanding of business/location challenges and opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with plant and union leadership.
• Manage all employee and labor relations issues.

Skills

Ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong computer skills, particularly in Windows based applications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Summary

United States, Pennsylvania, Vandergrift

ATI is seeking to hire a Human Resource Business Partner within our Specialty Rolled Products (SRP) business. This role will report to our Vice President, Human Resources for SRP and will primarily support our Vandergrift Operations with an option to have an additional office at our Brackenridge location. Occasional travel to our other plants in Southwestern, Pennsylvania may be required.

As an HR Business Partner, you will be a subject matter expert on human resources and labor relations-related issues, while functioning as part of the team to understand and support strategies and partner with leaders to achieve organizational objectives.

A successful HR Business Partner will have to quickly learn the business and labor agreement; is adept at communicating the organization's vision; is a thought leader and influencer who brings people together across functional areas to achieve results and build strong relationships. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience to enable an immediate transition. This is also an excellent non-traditional opportunity for attorneys with labor experience seeking a new career path.

Responsibilities

• Develop key understanding of business/location challenges and opportunities
• Build strong working relationships with plant and union leadership
• Responsible for all employee and labor relations issues (performance management/improvement, investigations, grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.)
• Use labor relations knowledge and HR expertise to support developing and implementing strategies to address challenges and capture opportunities
• Partner with and support functional leadership in cyclical HR processes: performance and talent management, compensation processes, etc.
• Assess training & development needs for leaders and employees; implement appropriate training
• Utilize HR data analytics to advise and counsel management on key strategic areas such as Workforce Planning
• Assist leaders in effectively communicating to the workforce, in order to promote employee engagement and information sharing
• Identify opportunities and lead process improvements including partnering with Digital Technology to use automation to support simplification and process improvements
• Manage, interpret, consult, and resolve conflicts for all processes associated with the negotiated terms of the collective bargaining agreements within the business unit operations, including the administration of the internal bidding/bumping process, grievance and disciplinary processes and serve as the local resource for handling complaints filed with the National Labor Relations Board
• Provide training for operations leadership who oversee bargaining unit employees on how to uphold the negotiated terms of collective bargaining agreements
• Work with operations, payroll, disability management, safety, and other human resources functions to ensure the terms of the collective bargaining agreement are properly adhered to and executed
• Manage the resolution of disputes and complaints between the company and the union, doing so in partnership with company leadership, human resources, and legal counsel
• Participate in the interview and selection process to fill open positions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years' experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in Labor Relations
• Juris Doctor in lieu of HRBP or Labor Experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources or related field and/or a Juris Doctorate
• Experience in talent management and change management support in a manufacturing industry

Skills

• Ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interpret regulations, company policies, and union contractual agreements
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Windows based computer applications with focus on Word and Excel
• Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload
• Excellent comprehension and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.