HR Specialist - Lake Charles at Alcoa Warrick… · Lake…

HR Specialist - Lake Charles Location: United States, LA, Lake Charles Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better. About the role: Join Alcoa Lake Charles as an HR Specialist and drive impactful HR strategies aligned with our business objectives. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your HR expertise and hands-on experience to deliver measurable results across key HR functions and processes. Main responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the Regional HR Team, Department Leaders, and employees to strengthen work relationships, enhance productivity, and improve retention. Local employee relations leader acting as the primary liaison between management and local union representatives.  Resolves location grievances.  Interprets and enforces labor contract to ensure fair treatment and prevent legal issues. Provides guidance to management and supervisors on employee relations matters, to include disciplinary actions and strategies to maintain positive labor relations. Leads talent management including succession planning, employee development and ensuring local participation in talent reviews Demonstrates organizational effectiveness and leadership development. Translates business strategy into HR strategy through change management, influence and working cohesively with the plant manager and other site leaders. Actively participates with the site lead team and advises on team building and development opportunities. Ensure compliance by administering HR policies and regulatory requirements. Manage leave administration processes, including FMLA, PFL, STD, and Workers’ Compensation, while providing guidance and support to employees. Develop and implement training and development initiatives, equipping employees with the skills they need to excel. Lead the Apprenticeship Program, fostering growth and professional development for emerging talent. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, managing and executing impactful DEI initiatives that support a culture of belonging. Execute and oversee Social Performance strategy in collaboration with the SP center of excellence Responsible for Leading and executing internal and external communications for the location aligned with the NoA strategy and in collaboration with corporate communications team. What you can bring to the role: Demonstrated track record within an area of HR and Labor (Compliance, leave and/or policy administration, Labor/Employee relations, L&D, etc.) Associates Degree or equivalent job related experience. Bachelors Degree preferred. Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment. Creation and management of visual content (PowerPoint presentations, TV screens, posters, social media). Advanced analytical and MS Excel skills What we offer: Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs. 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period) Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working Paid time off:  15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave #LI-EH1 About the Location Just about halfway from Houston and New Orleans Alcoa's Lake Charles Carbon Plant is located in historic Lake Charles, LA. The city of Lake Charles is a growing city with a vibrant art, cultural and dining scene. Parks scattered throughout the city, and easy access to shimmering Lake Charles, via our beautiful Lakefront Promenade, call to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. One of the most prominent aspects of Cajun culture and Southern charm is the natural willingness for people to go out of their way to treat company or complete strangers like family. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate. If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com. This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.