Hydro Aluminum North America

Region Human Resources Business Partner

Hydro Aluminum North America$165K — $230K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
  • 2+ years of experience in a unionized environment.
  • Experience in collective bargaining and labor relations required.
  • Knowledge of labor laws and compliance essentials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR initiatives to align with business goals in multiple locations.
  • Oversee union negotiations and contract compliance in unionized plants.
  • Drive talent acquisition and workforce planning efforts.
  • Implement HR process improvement initiatives across sites.
  • Guide plant HR teams in organizational change and culture-building.
  • Manage HR budgets and optimize function performance.

Benefits

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

Phoeniz 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, timekeeping 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 are a plus.
  • 50% travel required.


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About Hydro Aluminum North America

Hydro Aluminum North America is a leading producer and fabricator of aluminum products in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian multinational company that specializes in aluminum production. Hydro Aluminum North America operates several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, and offers a wide range of products and services, including extruded aluminum products, rolled products, and precision tubing. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and packaging. Hydro Aluminum North America is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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