HR Business Partner

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.

About the role:

We are seeking a talented HR Business Partner to join our team at Alcoa in Massena, NY.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be supporting people-focused strategies that fuel our success and strengthen our culture.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving challenges, and driving initiatives that make a measurable difference.

Bring your HR expertise, your passion for people, and your ability to build strong relationships and help us create an environment where our teams can thrive.


* Collaborate closely with the HR team, Department Leaders, and employees to strengthen work relationships, enhance productivity, and improve retention.


* 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 (assuming they would support employees).


* Oversee Social Performance / Risk Management activities


* Develop and implement training and development initiatives, equipping employees with the skills they need to excel.


* Assist in Union labor relations efforts


* 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.

What you can bring to the role:


* Associate’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.


* Demonstrated track record within an area of HR (Compliance, leave and/or policy administration, Labor/Employee relations, L&D, etc.)


* Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.


* Advanced analytical and MS Excel skills

What we offer:


* 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

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Base salary: $95,500 - $129,500 USD annually

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants ...