Social Performance Director

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.

The Social Performance Director will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s social performance strategy across the operations in Brazil.

This role is responsible for aligning local initiatives with global standards and the company’s corporate sustainability and ESG commitments, with a strong focus on human rights, Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), land access, social investment, stakeholder engagement,  impact management, including:



* Design and implement an integrated Social Performance (SP) strategy/ plan aligned with corporate ESG/Social goals and grounded in the Alcoa´s global social requirements (SP 360) and other relevant national and international frameworks.


* Serve as the senior technical lead on SP matters, advising senior leadership, legal, and operations on social risks and mitigation strategies.


* Ensure full integration of social performance into project planning, permitting, and operational processes.


* Coordinate the implementation of the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in accordance with the UNGPs and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in the Operations.


* Manage and conduct regular Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) and implement action plans to address salient risks in collaboration with the locations SP Teams.


* Oversee all activities requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), especially in relation to Indigenous or traditional communities, ensuring adherence to ILO 169, IFC PS7, and national regulations.


* Ensure alignment with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) in collaboration with site security teams.

What you can bring to the role:



* Master’s or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Anthropology, International Development, Environmental Management, or related field Solid experience as a senior leader in H&S management in large-scale industries, preferably in mining, metallurgy, or logistics sectors; 


* Fluency in English / advanced English (non-negotiable)


* Proven expertise in applying IFC Performance Standards, FPIC, human rights frameworks, and international sustainability benchmarks


* Work travel availability.


* Direct experience managing land access, resettlement, Indigenous Peoples engagement, and social investment programs in Brazil.


* Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment.


* Flexible work location (São Paulo preferably), since the candidate is available for work trips.

What’s on offer:


* Competitive remuneration and benefits packages;


* Performance related bonus (variable);


* Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work;


* Recognized by Guia Exame de D...