Principal Advisor – Human Rights (Technical Lead)/ Conseiller(ère) principal(e) – Droits de la

Shape Your World

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.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

The Principal Advisor – Human Rights (Technical Lead) is a senior technical expert responsible for leading and supporting the global implementation of the company’s Human Rights Policy, due diligence processes, and related programs.

This position plays a critical role in embedding human rights across the business by driving strategic initiatives, developing cross-functional governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with both voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements—including modern slavery legislation.

The position reports to the Global Director of Social Performance and Human Rights and can be performed remotely, with regular collaboration across regions and travel to operational sites and partner locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Rights Strategy & Training


* Support advancing the implementation of the company’s Human Rights Policy and Standard across business units, integrating human rights into key functions such as exploration, operations, procurement, and legacy management.


* Monitor global policy and legislative developments related to human rights and provide strategic advice on potential impacts.


* Co-chairs and manages Alcoa’s Human Rights Council.


* Establish and manage a Human Rights Monitoring Framework (HRMF), aligning due diligence with ESG and financial reporting timelines (e.g., SEC, EU CSRD).


* Represent the company on key association committees and external forums addressing human rights issues.


* Coordinate and lead the development of a global Human Rights Training Program, tailored for multiple levels of the organization—from frontline workers to senior leadership.

Field-Based Due Diligence & Risk Management


* Coordinate and manage third-party human rights due diligence ensure the effective integration of findings and recommended actions into Human Rights Action Plans.


* When required conduct and lead field-based human rights due diligence at company operations and throughout the value chain.


* Support operational teams in establishing site-level governance and response mechanisms aligned with international standards and corporate expectations.

Modern Slavery & Regulatory Compliance


* Draft and manage the company’s annual Modern Slavery Statement, ensuring alignment with jurisdictional requirements (e.g., Canada, Australia, U.S.

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act).


* Support the prep...