Sr. Employee Relations/HR Business Partner at Alcoa USA Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

As the SR. HR and Employee Relations Business Partner, you will drive employee relations and employee engagement across the North America Region (US & Canada). As the subject matter authority, this role will work on improving the general level of employee relations knowledge and skill in the HR operations group for North America. In addition, you will have a role in assisting in the resolution of union related issues, while maintaining our overall ER strategy and relationships.

• Develop and drive a regional and local ER strategy with the locations and corporate to deliver on current and future business priorities


• Lead the continued development and implementation of an employee relations strategy for the region.


• Provide support and, where appropriate, leadership of labor relations processes to the region's 7+ unions, such as:
  
  
  • Industrial relations activities (conciliations, 3rd Steps, Arbitrations, etc.)
  
  
  • Briefing counsel or other advocates in arbitration
  
  
  • Agreement negotiations and subsequent communications
  
  
  • Education activities for supervision and workforce on labor relations matters.
  
  
  • Support plants in resolving industrial relations challenges, including union disputes.
  
  
  • Union dispute management
  
  
  
  


• Assist locations/regions with business case development for CBAs and other employee relations matters that require corporate approval or support


• Oversight of location and regional employee engagement strategies to help drive better engagement across all employees in the region


• Keep abreast of legislation changes, case precedence, and counsel Alcoa on any issues that must be considered as likely to impact the business.

About you:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or law preferred


• 3-5 years demonstrable experience in ER roles in complex multi-site environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in union operations/industry


• Experience in relevant union activities (Arbitrations, etc.)


• Extensive experience dealing with Unions and building business based, positive relations


• Sound knowledge of country/region employee relations legislation (US and Canada)


• Experience coaching teams in ER strategy development, negotiation skills and developing businesses cases


• French Language Skills are a plus, but not required

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, we offer structured work-from-home programs, employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.

Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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