Manager HR

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Mauston, WI seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions across manufacturing plants at the Mauston location. The role partners with leadership to drive value-added HR initiatives, talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee engagement.

This on-site position reports to the Mauston Leadership Team and Director of Operations. The successful candidate will manage labor relations, compliance, and workforce planning, ensuring effective coaching and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4 year university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deploy HR initiatives, ensuring robust alignment with business priorities and corporate guidance.
• Oversee HR processes, full cycle Talent acquisition, including partnering with Hiring managers and corporate talent acquisition.
• Oversee and ensure key HR performance indicators are reviewed, communicated, and achieved by Mauston team.
• Ensuring legal compliance for all HR related areas at the site.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, and address competency, knowledge, and talent gaps for the location.
• Develop and execute robust action plans to improve employee experience, employee retention and engagement
• Manage Compensation practices for the location as necessary.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees to be an effectivecoach and problem solver of people issues.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Oversee effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Partner with legal as needed/required.
• Oversee and guide the location human resources, ensuring strong competencies in leadership and people management.
• Guide and support location to develop and align HR strategy with key business priorities to drive.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Talent management

Change management

Employee relations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Locations 1025 Parker Dr., Mauston, WI, 53948, US (On-site)
• 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

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Human Resources Manager. This position has responsibility for all human resources functions within the manufacturing plants at our Mauston location. This person will also serve on the Mauston Leadership Teams along with other functional leads and the Director of Operations. This person will be responsible for driving partnerships across Mauston to deliver value added initiatives to support the business goals. The role serves as a consultant to the leadership team to lead talent management, talent acquisition, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives. Critical will be managing Human Resource related issues and providing support to business leaders, plant and to serve as a change agent. This position is on-site located in Mauston, WI.

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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Job duties and Responsibilities:

• Deploy HR initiatives, ensuring robust alignment with business priorities and corporate guidance.


• Oversee HR processes, full cycle Talent acquisition, including partnering with Hiring managers and corporate talent acquisition. As well as partnering with operations and Finance teams on headcount forecasting.


• Oversee and ensure key HR performance indicators are reviewed, communicated, and achieved by Mauston team.


• Ensuring legal compliance for all HR related areas at the site. Maintains knowledge of federal and state legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.


• Lead talent management, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, and address competency, knowledge, and talent gaps for the location.


• Develop and execute robust action plans to improve employee experience, employee retention and engagement


• Manage Compensation practices for the location as necessary.


• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees to be an effectivecoach and problem solver of people issues.


• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Oversee effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Partner with legal as needed/required.


• Oversee and guide the location human resources, ensuring strong competencies in leadership and people management.


• Guide and support location to develop and align HR strategy with key business priorities to drive.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a 4 year university.


• Minimum 8 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is a plus.


• Human Resources experience in a Manufacturing and/or Production environment.


• Strong leadership skills are required - able to challenge current practices, sell a vision, empower people, overcome obstacles and solve conflicts.


• Ability to think through complex development projects and identify gaps in plans as well as risks and opportunities.


• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a matrix organizational structure to leverage shared resources and complete programs on time.


• Exceptional written/oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.


• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and aworking knowledge of Wisconsin state and federal wage and hour laws.


• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, determine issues and objectives, and develop strategies to address needs.


• Effective level of business literacy about the business financial and non-financial metrics and indicators.


• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills.


• Proven ability to lead and develop a team through effective coaching, development, feedback, and performance management.


• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management.Proven ability to successfully navigate a merger and acquisition transition or integration.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work on site in Mauston, WI.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

About Us

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.