Senior Manager, Human Resources

Howmet Aerospace • Torrance, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment. Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager in our Torrance, CA location. This position has responsibility for all human resources function within the manufacturing plants at our Torrance location. This person will also serve on the Torrance Leadership Teams along with other functional leads and the Director of Operations. This person will be responsible for driving partnerships across Torrance to deliver value added initiatives to support the business goals. The incumbent serves as a consultant to the leadership team to lead talent management, talent acquisition, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives. Critical will be managing Human Resource related issues and providing support to business leaders, plant and to serve as a change agent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team with direct reports
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California. Remote work not considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is a plus
• Human Resources experience in a Manufacturing and/or Production environment
• Strong leadership skills are required - able to challenge current practices, sell a vision, empower people, overcome obstacles and solve conflicts.
• Ability to think through complex development projects and identify gaps in plans as well as risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a matrix organizational structure to leverage shared resources and complete programs on time
• Exceptional written/oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and a working knowledge of California state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, determine issues and objectives, and develop strategies to address needs.
• Effective level of business literacy about the business financial and non-financial metrics and indicators.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team through effective coaching, development, feedback, and performance management
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy HR initiatives, ensuring robust alignment with business priorities and corporate guidance.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR Generalists
• Oversee HR processes, including talent reviews, compensation, succession planning, talent acquisition, and other HR processes. and ensure delivery of information before due dates.
• Oversee and ensure key HR performance indicators are reviewed, communicated, and achieved by Torrance team.
• Ensuring legal compliance for all HR related areas at the site.
• Maintains knowledge of federal and state legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, learning & development, change management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives and identify and address competency, knowledge, and talent gaps for the location.
• Develop and execute, robust action plans to improve the employee experience and engagement
• Manage Compensation practices for the location as necessary.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees in order to be an effective coach and problem solver of people issues.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Oversee effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Partner with legal as needed/required.
• Oversee and guide the location human resources, ensuring strong competencies in leadership and people management.
• Guide and support location to develop and align community strategy with key business priorities to drive

Benefits

• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.
• Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees