HR Business Partner

Alcoa • Massena, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a talented HR Business Partner to join our team at Alcoa in Massena, NY. In this dynamic role, you’ll be supporting people-focused strategies that fuel our success and strengthen our culture. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving challenges, and driving initiatives that make a measurable difference. Bring your HR expertise, your passion for people, and your ability to build strong relationships and help us create an environment where our teams can thrive. Collaborate closely with the HR team, Department Leaders, and employees to strengthen work relationships, enhance productivity, and improve retention. 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 (assuming they would support employees). Oversee Social Performance / Risk Management activities Develop and implement training and development initiatives, equipping employees with the skills they need to excel. Assist in Union labor relations efforts 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record within an area of HR (Compliance, leave and/or policy administration, Labor/Employee relations, L&D, etc.)
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Advanced analytical and MS Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the HR team, Department Leaders, and employees to strengthen work relationships, enhance productivity, and improve retention.
• 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 (assuming they would support employees).
• Oversee Social Performance / Risk Management activities
• Develop and implement training and development initiatives, equipping employees with the skills they need to excel.
• Assist in Union labor relations efforts
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree