HR Business Partner

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. Are you passionate about people and innovation? Join Alcoa as an HR Business Partner at our Technical Center, located in New Kensington, PA. This professional will play a pivotal role in shaping a workplace that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to partner with forward‑thinking leaders and support cutting‑edge innovation in a dynamic, inclusive environment. About the Role The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as the key HR point of contact for the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC), Innovation Projects and additional technical locations. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with site priorities, fostering a strong culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration. The HRBP will work closely with leaders, managers, and employees to support workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, organizational effectiveness and change management. Serve as the primary HR advisor for all employees and leaders at the Alcoa Technical Center and new technical locations. Partner with the ATC Director and site leadership team to drive organizational effectiveness and culture initiatives. Support the full employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development and offboarding. Manage employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with policies, employment laws and collective labor agreements. Support organization with long‑term workforce planning and headcount budgeting in alignment with new technologies. Collaborate with the global HR Functions team to ensure alignment with corporate processes and tools. Act as liaison between Alcoa and Rio Tinto on HR‑related matters connected to the ELYSIS partnership. Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace aligned with Alcoa’s values. Provide coaching to leaders on team effectiveness, conflict resolution and talent management. Support leadership in driving employee engagement actions. Support HR data reporting and analysis to inform decisions and track key workforce metrics. Manage third‑party medical evaluation and screening provider relationships (e.g., Health Works). Provide HR‑related training to ATC employees and maintain bulletin board materials. Facilitate Kronos time‑keeping management system improvements (compliance, efficiencies, reporting). Assist in running payroll through the Kronos TimeKeeping System. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field. Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, technical or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices. Proven ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization. Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience in organization design. Experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing industry is preferred. Experience supporting technical or R&D teams is a plus. Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus. Travel requirements: less than 5%. What’s on Offer 401(k) with employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period) and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans. 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice. Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the Health Savings Account (HAS). Paid annual volunteer hours. Career development opportunities to pursue your passions. Social and diversity‑focused engagement opportunities. About the Location Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here that we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS, where we will produce aluminum with zero emission of greenhouse gases, generating oxygen during the aluminum production process—a revolution to the aluminum industry. We are values‑led, vision‑driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Equal Employment Opportunity As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr