What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 116929
- Job Category Human Resources
- Posting Date 04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
- Locations 8109 Lawndale Ave., Skokie, IL, 60076, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Position Overview:
The Human Resources (HR) Generalist will be onsite at our Skokie, IL location to support the manufacturing operations of the Engineered Products (EP) team. This position supports the business by providing execution support for people strategies, organization development, and other HR initiatives. The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a trusted advisor for the site. The main objectives of this high-impact role are focused on supporting the key HR strategies to attract, engage, develop, reward and retain a diverse, highly qualified and culturally aligned employee base.
Key Responsibilities:
' Provide full range of day-to-day HR support to the local team including onboarding/offboarding, engagement, development, timekeeping, safety initiatives, etc.
' Recruitment of hourly employees at the Skokie site through multiple methods and provide candidate screening and scheduling support for the Engineered Products team in Ohio and Connecticut.
' Work together with HR team, employees, supervisors, and managers to resolve employee relations issues as they arise, including partnering with Sr. HR Manager on investigations; Provides some counsel to improve or correct performance issues and deficiencies.
' Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
' Implement and monitor adherence to all organization-specific Human Resource related policies, procedures and practices, act as a liaison to staff regarding policies.
' Drive employee engagement through effective communication, employee events, and activities.
' Promote strong relationships between the Company and the Community to develop and maintain good corporate citizenship.
' Support timekeeping and payroll activities for both the salaried and hourly workforce across the Engineered Products locations.
' Prepare reports and metrics to measure HR effectiveness.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
' Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field from an accredited institution.
' 2 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
' Proven experience with project development and management through successful completion.
' Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to conduct meetings and presentations.
' Aptitude in problem-solving.
' Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the facility.
' Self-starting, results-orientated individual who is team oriented.
' Outstanding employee relations skills with a strong customer focus.
' Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
' Aerospace and EH&S experience.
' Experience working with Kronos and Workday systems.
- Experience in L&D in a manufacturing setting.