Region Human Resources Business Partner

Norsk Hydro; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions North America seeks a Region HR Business Partner to lead HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives while handling labor relations and talent development. This role supports both unionized and non-unionized facilities across several states.

You will drive workforce planning, organizational design, and KPI monitoring, partnering with plant leadership to improve culture, engagement, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 2+ years in a unionized setting.
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive workforce planning and organizational structure improvements.
• Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance across plants.
• Lead HR continuous improvement initiatives, change management, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Manage HR budgets and resources to optimize function performance across sites.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

Talent management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

HR analytics

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

HRIS

Time-keeping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location

Phoenix, AZ; Sidney, OH; St. Augustine, FL; Magnolia, AR

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: $165,000 - $230,000

Job Summary

The Region HR Business Partner (RHRBP) - Transportation, Fabrication & Magnolia leads HR operations across multiple manufacturing sites, overseeing both unionized and non‑unionized facilities in multiple states. This role ensures alignment between HR strategy and business objectives, driving labor relations, workforce planning, compliance, talent management, and organizational development. The RHRM serves as a trusted advisor to plant HR teams and senior leadership, leading HR continuous improvement initiatives, change management, and risk mitigation efforts.

What you will be doing

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership

• Assist the VP of Human Resources in executing the company’s HR vision and strategy.
• Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with GMs/senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements.
• Lead and Monitor HR KPIs in assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure plant leadership is accountable for culture, engagement, and talent development.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at unionized plants.
• Function as a strategic partner in labor relations, ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation across locations.
• Develop and execute union-avoidance strategies at non‑union sites while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Lead workplace investigations, audits, and risk mitigation efforts to ensure HR and legal compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Leads talent acquisition strategies, ensuring staffing levels align with production demands.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development programs, coaching plant HR teams on talent pipeline management.
• Assess and support local plant HR team development, ensuring HR capabilities align with business needs.
• Implement standardized training and career development frameworks across the region.

HR Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead HR process improvement initiatives, benchmarking best practices across locations.
• Align HR technology and systems with business needs, ensuring efficiency and data accuracy.
• Manage HR budgets and resources, optimizing HR function performance across sites.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusivity programs, and culture‑building initiatives across the region.

HR Risk Management & Organizational Change

• Function as a change agent in organizational restructures and workforce transitions.
• Lead HR compliance audits to ensure risk management across locations.
• Provide guidance to plant HR teams on implementing proactive policies that address labor trends, legislation, and best practices.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 2+ years in a unionized setting.
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Preferred Skills Qualifications

• Certification in: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA) and CBA interpretation.
• Strong experience in union labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and multi‑state compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, time‑keeping software (e.g., Success Factors, UKG/UltiPro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Expertise in talent management, workforce planning, and performance coaching.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset, with a focus on HR best practices and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing settings, balancing priorities effectively.
• Proactive problem solver with a data‑driven app
• English required; additional language skills a plus.
• 50% travel required.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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