HR Manager

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary

The HR Manager is responsible for leading the human resources function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA), if applicable. This role serves as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving workforce planning, labor relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance to support business objectives. The HR Manager will also play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture while mitigating risks.

What you will be doing

Workforce Planning & Talent Development

• Execute workforce planning to ensure talent availability aligned with operational goals.
• Lead succession planning and pipeline development for future leadership and critical skills.
• Identify and prioritize training needs, managing development, apprenticeship, and upskilling programs.
• Coach and train managers to strengthen people‑leadership capabilities.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as escalation point for employee concerns, ensuring open communication and conflict resolution.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture and encourage feedback.
• Develop and implement engagement and retention strategies, including recognition and work‑life balance efforts.
• Conduct surveys, analyze results, create action plans, and monitor improvement.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with GBS Recruiting to execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with facility needs.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment: postings, interviews, selection, and hiring.
• Manage and enhance onboarding to ensure smooth new‑hire transitions.
• Align hiring processes with internal postings and seniority‑based requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in plant interviews.

Performance Management

• Lead the annual appraisal process per Hydro procedures, facility goals, and CBA requirements.
• Guide managers on goals, evaluations, and effective feedback.
• Address performance issues in alignment with PIP and progressive discipline policies.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee payroll accuracy, including wage structures, shift differentials, and contractual provisions.
• Collaborate with shared services and related functions.
• Manage benefits and leave programs in legal compliance.
• Sponsor recognition programs supporting high performance.
• Ensure HR systems operate efficiently and accurately.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Align HR strategies with business objectives, partnering with senior leaders.
• Lead organizational development efforts supporting restructuring and improvement.
• Analyze HR metrics, providing insights and executive summaries on KPIs such as turnover, absenteeism, and inclusion.
• Act as a change agent supporting smooth transitions and continuous improvement.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws (NLRA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and company policies.
• Enforce HR policies through audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee data.

Labor Relations

• Serve as primary contact for union representatives, managing grievances, negotiations, and disputes.
• Ensure adherence to CBA provisions.
• Lead bargaining negotiations, including costing and proposal preparation.
• Conduct investigations related to disputes and discipline, ensuring consistent application of policy and CBA terms.
• Oversee benefits and leave administration per CBA and legal requirements.

Leadership & HR Team Development

• Lead and develop HR staff through clear priorities, stretch assignments, and feedback.
• Support participation in corporate HR initiatives and professional development.
• Model professionalism, confidentiality, and strong labor‑relations practices.