Labor Relations HR Business Partner

Arconic • Alcoa, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arconic Tennessee Operations is hiring a Labor Relations HR Business Partner at its aluminum fabricating facility in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The position provides advice and counsel to internal partners on labor relations, HR policies, and programs involving employee engagement, job assignment and progression, talent planning, and other human resources topics. The role works continually with personnel and management across Operations, Maintenance, and Staff departments, as well as union representatives, the Union Bargaining Committee, the Plant Manager, HR staff, and internal Legal and Compliance teams.

The business partner provides HR support to assigned departments and areas of responsibility, including labor relations, and leads selected plant-wide HR functions. The role also helps ensure that employment practices under its control comply with collective bargaining agreements, equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, and Arconic policies and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience dealing with employee and workplace issues, either directly in labor relations or in an HR role involving employees, managers, and union officials.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability not to take issues personally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to build and manage business relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related discipline, or Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification.
• Significant and increasing labor relations experience and responsibilities in a manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise Plant leadership and the HR Manager on collective bargaining agreement administration, policy interpretation, and other human resources issues.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, reduce legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the legal department as needed.
• Work across the organization to identify opportunities and implement agreed-upon labor relations practices that improve plant operational efficiency and flexibility.
• Lead grievance hearings, resolve matters when appropriate, and prepare for and support the Company Advocate in presenting arbitration cases.
• Provide labor relations expertise and consultation on other assignments to foster positive relations.
• Provide one-stop HR support for assigned departments and functional areas, including labor relations.
• Lead selected HR functions plant-wide.
• Ensure employment practices under the role's control—including hiring, promotions, demotions, and discipline—comply with applicable collective bargaining agreements, equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, and Arconic policy and values.
• Stay current with local, state, and federal equal employment opportunity laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level