Senior HR Generalist — Unionized Manufacturing

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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, a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeks a Senior HR Generalist to manage employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and CBA compliance at the plant level. You'll partner with the HR Manager to drive priorities and address complex employee relations issues while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, English proficiency, and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing environment.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance support, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA, EPA requirements, CBAs (where applicable), and internal HR policies and processes.
• Oversee workforce planning, partnering with recruiting and leadership to meet staffing needs and support onboarding.
• Drive training and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, job qualification programs, and coaching for supervisors.
• Manage performance management cycles for hourly and salaried employees, including data analysis, reporting, calibration support, and mentoring junior HR staff.
• Serve as an escalation point for payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Lead HR operations, including HRIS and record management, KPI reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

English

HR policies

HRIS

Payroll systems

Labor relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Hydro Extrusions, a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeks a Senior HR Generalist to manage employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and CBA compliance at the plant level. You'll partner with the HR Manager to drive priorities and address complex employee relations issues while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, English proficiency, and a relevant degree.