Senior Human Resources Director - Forged Products

internalati; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Sr. Director, Human Resources — Forged Products to partner with FP leadership across multiple sites, drive workforce strategy, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role leads ~10 HR professionals and reports to the FP President, with matrixed dynamics across ATI. The successful candidate will bring 12+ years in HR within regulated manufacturing, exceptional communication, strategic thinking and the ability to influence at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor, Business or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience in complex manufacturing, industrial, aerospace/defense or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience leading HR for multi-site, unionized organizations including labor strategy, negotiations and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Advise FP President and leadership on organization design, workforce strategy and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead labor and employee relations strategy across FP, including union relationships and contract administration.
• Direct integrated workforce planning: staffing, recruiting, development, succession and analytics.
• Coach senior leaders and site teams; lead change-management for incremental and transformational changes.
• Lead FP HR team, set priorities, and ensure high-quality delivery of core HR processes.
• Collaborate with ATI Centers of Expertise to benchmark practices and implement scalable solutions.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Strategic planning

Change management

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the aerospace and defense markets, with emerging opportunities in specialty energy. Built on a foundation of materials science and advanced process technologies, ATI is a focused, market-driven enterprise serving the world's most demanding applications. In 2025, ATI generated approximately $4.6 billion in revenue, with aerospace and defense representing 68% of sales.

When you need materials to go further and faster, in the most extreme conditions, ATI is proven to perform.

The Sr. Director, Human Resources — Forged Products is the senior HR business partner to the President of Forged Products (FP) and a critical member of the FP Senior Leadership Team. Forged Products is a multi-site, unionized manufacturing business with approximately 1,700 employees across seven sites and three countries, supported by world-class forging, thermomechanical processing and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

This leader will shape and execute the people strategy required to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality performance and profitable growth. The role provides enterprise-minded HR leadership across organizational effectiveness, labor and employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, succession, performance management, employee engagement and change leadership. The position reports to the President, Forged Products; is matrixed to the SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer; and serves on the ATI HR Leadership Team. The role leads a team of approximately 10 HR professionals, including HR business partners, labor relations and talent development specialists.

IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES

• Build a trusted, visible HR partnership with the President and FP leadership team, grounded in the realities of a 24/7, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Establish a clear workforce and talent agenda aligned to business strategy, operating performance, labor requirements, critical skills and future capability needs.
• Strengthen leadership effectiveness, accountability and employee experience across a geographically dispersed and highly matrixed organization.
• Assess and advance labor and employee relations strategies, including constructive union partnerships, contract administration, negotiations and risk mitigation.
• Lead HR support for organizational change, operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining focus on safety, quality and customer commitments.

LONGER-TERM MANDATE

• Develop a high-performing FP organization with strong leadership depth, succession readiness and a differentiated employee value proposition for critical manufacturing talent.
• Embed a consistent, data-informed approach to workforce planning, talent reviews, performance management, development and engagement across FP sites.
• Advance a culture of accountability, teamwork and respect that reflects ATI's values and supports disciplined execution, innovation, safety and sustainability.
• Increase the value and effectiveness of the FP HR team through clear priorities, strong operating discipline, capability development and partnership with ATI Centers of Expertise.

Strategic HR Partnership and Organization Effectiveness

Advise the President and FP leadership team on organization design, workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, culture, performance and the people implications of business decisions. Translate business priorities into practical HR plans and measurable outcomes.

Labor and Employee Relations

Lead labor and employee relations strategy across FP, including union relationships, contract interpretation and administration, negotiations, grievance management, investigations, policy application and proactive risk mitigation. Partner with leaders and legal resources to promote fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.

Talent, Workforce Planning and Capability

Direct integrated workforce plans that address staffing, critical skills, recruiting, retention, development, career pathways, succession, talent reviews and workforce analytics. Build pipelines for skilled manufacturing, technical and leadership roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition and relevant Centers of Expertise.

Leadership, Culture and Change

Coach and develop senior leaders and site leadership teams. Lead change-management strategies for incremental and transformational change, and strengthen employee engagement, communication, inclusion, accountability and trust across sites and shifts.

HR Team Leadership and Operating Excellence

Lead, organize and develop the FP HR team; establish clear expectations, priorities and measures; and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of core HR processes. Leverage ATI Centers of Expertise while maintaining strong local partnership and execution.

Enterprise Partnership and Continuous Improvement

Contribute to ATI-wide HR priorities and the HR Leadership Team. Benchmark external practices, use data and technology to improve decision-making, and identify scalable solutions that strengthen ATI's ability to attract, develop and retain talent.

Presence and Travel

Maintain a regular presence at FP facilities and with employees, leaders and union representatives. Travel domestically and internationally, as needed, expected to be approximately 25% or less.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate is a strategic, hands-on HR leader who is equally credible on the shop floor, in a labor meeting and in the executive boardroom. This person combines sound judgment, business acumen and practical execution with the ability to build trust, lead through influence and deliver results in a complex, decentralized and highly matrixed manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor or Employee Relations, Business, Organizational Development or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR business partnership and people-leadership experience in complex manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR for a multi-site, unionized organization, including labor strategy, negotiations, contract administration and employee relations.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor and influential member of a senior leadership team, with the judgment and executive presence to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
• Proven success leading organizational change, culture transformation, leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning and performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR policy, compensation practices, talent management and risk management, with the ability to partner effectively with Legal and HR Centers of Expertise.
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate workforce data into clear decisions and actions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, coaching and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to lead across boundaries and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution, move with urgency and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across FP sites and work in manufacturing facilities, including occasional nontraditional hours when business needs required

Preferred Experience: Graduate degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business or Organizational Development; experience in aerospace and defense or another highly regulated industry; international or Works Council experience; HR Center of Expertise experience; and experience with HR analytics, workforce technology or operational excellence systems.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Enterprise and business acumen — connects people strategy to safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth and customer value.
• Credibility and influence — builds trust with employees, union partners, site leaders, executives and enterprise stakeholders.
• Accountability and execution — establishes clear expectations, follows through and delivers measurable results.
• Change leadership — creates alignment, communicates with clarity and helps leaders and employees navigate change.
• Talent and team leadership — develops people, build capability and create a strong, inclusive HR team culture.
• Integrity, innovation, safety and respect — models ATI's values in decisions, relationships and daily leadership.

SUCCESS MEASURES

• FP has a clear, measurable people strategy aligned with business priorities and operational plans.
• Leadership bench strength, succession readiness, critical-skill pipelines and workforce-plan execution improve year over year.
• Labor and employee relations are proactive, constructive and well-managed, with reduced avoidable risk and stronger leader capability.
• Employees experience stronger leadership, communication, development opportunities, accountability and trust across sites.
• The FP HR team operates with clear priorities, strong partnership, consistent execution and measurable value for the business.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science.

Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*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 be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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