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Human Resource Generalist

Howmet Aerospace
Skokie, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Responsibilities

  • Provide support to all major HR functions such as recruiting onboarding, compensation, and training. Uses policies and principles to coordinate HR related projects
  • Represent employee advocacy and strong business partner relations
  • Assist in developing an employee-oriented culture that strives on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and productivity
  • Work together with employees, supervisors, and managers to resolve employee relations issues
  • Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing personnel policies and procedures
  • Reinforce and advocate for Open Door Policy across the leadership team
  • Prepare and maintain handbook on policies and procedures
  • Foster a consistent, clear, concise communication plan
  • Plan and coordinate recruitment strategies. This includes sourcing (internet, job fairs, newspapers, agencies etc.) interviewing, selection, diversity initiatives, background checks, drug testing and manpower planning
  • FMLA/Disability administration/Worker’s Compensation administration
  • Administer payroll, associate training, and new hire orientation
  • Participates in working groups, councils, and committees
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 2 years’ experience in Human Resources
  • Attention to detail and willingness to prepare time and attendance for weekly payroll and improve time and attendance process
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem resolution skills
  • Highly skilled in MS Office Suite
  • Results driven, flexible, driven with an emphasis on keeping customer and business commitments
  • Consistently demonstrates highest level of personal ethical conduct, leads by example with strong values
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally and at multiple levels
  • Experience managing and maintaining confidentiality (including treatment of confidential documents)
  • Strong customer focus with ability to manage and organize multiple priorities
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to travel occasionally - 5%
  • Proficiency in speaking Spanish preferred

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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