Onboarding Coach

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an HR Onboarding Specialist to support new hire assimilation across shifts at our Whitehall, Michigan facility. This role emphasizes ethics, stakeholder collaboration, and accurate data tracking to improve orientation effectiveness.

Responsibilities include gathering feedback from new hires within 0–90 days, creating tracking tools, and presenting reports to plant leaders. Legal work authorization in the U.S. is required; ITAR compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or similar field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year proven work experience as an HR Onboarding Specialist or in a relevant role responsible for customer or employee relations.
• Must be willing to work across multiple shifts as needed.
• 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.
• This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high ethics and values in the workplace.
• Approach on regular basis all direct 0-90 days seniority employees with standard questions to gather key feedback data for correct new hire assimilation in the organization.
• Ice breaker to test retention & effectiveness of new hire orientation topics with new employees.
• Develop a tracking tool to capture all variety of help chain connections from new employees’ interactions.
• Coordinates between all departments SPA’s gathered items & follow up closure of items.
• Present summarized reports & recommendations to Plant leadership on regular basis for all new hires follow up.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• 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

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains high ethics and values in theworkplace.
• Approach on regular basis all direct 0-90 days seniority employees with standard questions to gather key feedback data for correct new hire assimilation in the organization.
• Ice breaker to test retention & effectiveness of new hire orientation topics with new employees.
• Develop a tracking tool to capture all variety of help chain connections from new employees’ interactions.
• Coordinates between all departments SPA’s gathered items & follow up closure of items.
• Present summarized reports & recommendations to Plant leadership on regular basis for all new hires follow up.

Job Roles

• Relationship--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; builds trust through interactions; honest and direct; confidential when required; balances toughness andcompassion.
• 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 issuesarise.
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; maintains records; provides accurate information; coordinates training efforts, benefits, and other initiatives at scale asapplicable.
• Customized communication--understands inherent differences between people and situations; adapts communication and interaction according to audience needs; reads people well; presents with confidence
• Business informed--understands the needs of the business and the drivers of retention and other critical metrics; focuses effort to discover and makes recommendations based on the breadth of factors and data available
• Collaborative leadership--involves key stakeholders early and often in the process of discovery and interaction; interfaces with groups across the plant and functions as a resource for information and recommendations to ensure quality of interaction and experience for new associates
• Influence--understands and communicates the value of processes, information, and relationships; makes relevant and realistic recommendations to plant leaders, easing their weight of decision-making and contributing to decisive people-oriented plans and goals
• Synthesis--makes sense of large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data, finding and presenting key insights to senior leaders and other stakeholders; understands the difference between urgent and important; differentiates between thematic issues and individual concerns
• Talent advocate--coaches and mentors others; functions as part of the “people intelligence” center of the plant; drives engagement through interaction and representation

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or similar fieldfrom an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year proven work experience as an HR Onboarding Specialist or in a relevant role responsible for customer or employee relations.
• Must be willing to work across multiple shifts as needed.
• 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.
• This position is subject to the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solidcommunication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

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.