Manager, HR Business Partner

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Guthrie team is seeking an Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP). The HRBP is responsible for providing a wide range of strategic human resource services including compensation, recruitment and selection, personnel administration, employee training and development, organizational development, employee relations, and change management to employees of the Finishing and Recycling plants in Guthrie, KY.

 

As a strategic partner, this role align business objectives with employees and management in the functional groups they support. This role also serves as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues. A successful HRBP will live the Novelis Culture Beliefs, act as an employee champion and change agent who can quickly and sustainably develop trust of managers and employees alike. The incumbent assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates to business management proactively, seeking to develop coordinated solutions. This role formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver beneficial service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to employees on a variety of employee related issues and situations.
• Assist managers/leaders with addressing performance-related issues.
• Work with Compensation team to evaluate jobs and determine accurate job band.
• Assist with compensation recommendations for internal employees to maintain internal equity.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition COE to fill positions quickly, with the best available talent.
• Connect with payroll and benefits on employee status changes (ex. new hires, transfers, off-cycle pay increases, salary adjustment, relocations, terminations). maintain accurate employment records in the Novelis systems of record, follow established processes.
• Work closely with managers/supervisors to ensure policy adherence and consistency.
• Assist department managers with yearly processes such as salary planning and performance evaluations.
• Visit the production floor to engage with the workforce, conduct safety walks and or audits as needed.
• Enter purchase requisitions and receive POs in current system.
• Coach, lead and develop HR Generalists and Training Coordinator
• Be a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and plant leadership team bringing expertise in HR
• Build a strong culture within the plant by working with the leadership team, staff and hourly employees to ensure that employees feel valued and engaged
• Formulate and implement the Plant HR strategy consistent with the HR strategies across the business
• Establish and maintain self-led teams in the plant – both structurally and culturally such that all employees have an ownership attitude
• Steward the Novelis cultural beliefs and drive business results through proactive solutions
• Ensure that all the major HR systems, policies, and programs run efficiently, effectively, and are aligned with the strategic needs of the plant
• Provide and ensure efficient, day-to-day HR administration and operations
• Build a talent rich and sustainable leadership group through organizational planning and employee development

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) + years of progressive human resources experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Self-motivated to get results and complete tasks independently.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to connect with all levels in the organization clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to coordinate and prioritize technology and lead multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and build relationships with the workforce.
• Must possess leadership skills to advise, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment, with ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office

What We Offer:

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