HR Specialist - Lake Charles

Alcoa • Lake Charles, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

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.

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