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This highly visible role is responsible for driving HR strategies and programs in Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning & Analytics, and HR Programs. Supporting 36 sites across North America, Europe, and Asia, this position plays a critical role in enabling business performance through innovative people strategies, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making.\nThis position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and is located in Cleveland, OH.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nStrategic HR Leadership\nPartner with the Vice President of HR, HR Directors, and business leaders to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that support business objectives and align with corporate priorities.\nServe as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compensation, talent acquisition, workforce planning, analytics, HR programs, and organizational effectiveness.\nLead and develop a high-performing team responsible for delivering scalable HR solutions across the business unit.\nCompensation\nLead the global compensation function, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices across the organization.\nManage annual compensation planning processes, including salary reviews, incentive programs, and market benchmarking.\nConduct compensation analyses and provide guidance to HR teams and business leaders on compensation strategy and market competitiveness.\nOversee compensation survey participation and data analysis to support informed decision-making.\nTalent Acquisition & Workforce Planning\nLead the business unit Talent Acquisition team and associated programs, including professional recruiting, university relations, internship programs, rotational development programs, employer branding initiatives, and social media recruitment campaigns.\nDevelop and execute talent acquisition strategies that attract top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.\nEstablish talent acquisition and workforce planning metrics/KPI’s, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement.\nPartner with Corporate Talent Acquisition to implement best practices and advance recruiting capabilities across the organization.\nSet target and drive initiatives to reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies and optimize recruiting costs.\nHR Analytics & Reporting\nLead the development, standardization, and delivery of HR reporting and workforce analytics.\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators including turnover, absenteeism, hiring effectiveness, workforce productivity, and other critical talent metrics.\nPartner with Finance and Operations leaders to forecast workforce requirements and support strategic headcount planning.\nDeliver actionable insights that support data-driven business decisions and workforce strategies.\nHR Programs & Compliance\nOversee key HR programs and processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.\nOwn HR manager training programs, HR policies, and HR communication platforms, including SharePoint and related resources.\nEnsure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while minimizing organizational risk.\nPartner with Legal and other stakeholders to address employment-related matters and maintain HR policy governance.\nOversee immigration processes and ensure a positive, compliant experience for employees and candidates requiring immigration support.\nFoster a positive employee relations environment by promoting Company Values and expected leadership behaviors throughout the organization.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including experience in a global organization.\nMinimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience supporting manufacturing operations.\nDemonstrated experience leading HR functions and teams across multiple locations.\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nThis position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment offers are contingent upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such information under applicable U.S. regulations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.\nProven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams within a matrixed organization.\nStrong business acumen and experience partnering with senior executives to drive organizational performance.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.\nPrevious experience leading compensation function in a multi-site organization highly desired.\nProven ability to lead advanced HR analytics and reporting initiatives.\nExcellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.\nAbility to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.\nCompensation & Benefits\nHowmet offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual incentive opportunities, and equity awards tied to individual and company performance. 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