What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Business Partner position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 114944
- Job Category Human Resources
- Posting Date 10/29/2025, 03:35 PM
- Locations 1000 Warren Avenue, Niles, OH, 44446, US
- 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
Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Labor Relations Business Partner at our Niles, OH location. This position is a key member of the location's human resource team and is highly visible position in the plant and Titanium Mill Products Segment. The position provides an excellent platform for potential future growth to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Providing support to a site with over 450 hourly employees, including recruiting, employee relations, incident investigations, talent development, HRIS updates, discipline, coaching/mentoring, etc.
* Leading initiatives across the Niles campus, collaborating with other team members and employees at all levels.
* Working closely with Union representatives and employees to resolve issues and improve processes and procedures
* Advising, counseling, and supporting all Operations and EHS Department personnel in adhering to and enforcing Corporate and Niles Operations HR initiatives, policies, and regulations.
* Ensuring compliance with HR policies and practices, as well as complying to federal and state employment laws and regulations.
* Interpreting labor agreements and providing counsel to Management on contract interpretations and implementation.
* Supporting recruitment and retention activities for hourly employees. This involves providing data and analysis to support key HR initiatives and succession plans, such as Advanced Supervisory Excellence, Mentoring, and Leading Others to High Performance.
* Consulting with management on the legal, state, and federal agency levels to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and minimize the potential for litigation. This includes providing advice on aspects of employee relations.
* Acting as the company's advocate throughout the grievance process. This involves guiding supervisors through the 2nd step of the Grievance Process and assisting the Labor Relations Manager in the 3rd, and 4th Steps of the Grievance Process.
* Ensuring that all activities are strategic and in compliance with the EEO policies and practices.
* Ensuring positive organizational development by leveraging best practices and changing management techniques.
* Designing and implementing strategic HR programs and communications throughout the facility.
* Creating ad hoc reports, as necessary. Providing support for the People Review and annual compensation process analytics.
* Supporting and maintaining the HR SharePoint site.
* Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:
* A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting or Finance, Statistics, Organizational Development, or a related field from an accredited institution.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a human resources role.
* Minimum 3 years of experience working directly with a labor union.
* Experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment.
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.
