Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Facilitates all aspects of internal and external recruitment and selection processes for hourly positions. Posts all positions on the applicant tracking system, coordinates interview schedules and candidate travel arrangements, tracks applicant flow, and coordinates administration of various pre-placement screening processes. Completes all new hire documents and data input.
• Conduct phone, Skype and/or in-person interviews
• Stay up to date with current recruiting methods
• Attend job fairs and careers events
• Coordinates, updates and delivers the new hire orientation program.
• Contact new employees and prepare onboarding sessions
• Processes employee status changes such as promotions, salary adjustments, new hires and terminations. Tracks and prepares reports on employee status changes for the month, quarter and year.
• Assists with the preparation and completion of the annual Affirmative Action Plan.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of Human Resources, employment, employee policies and procedures, employee records, leave of absences, benefits, compensation and employee relations.
• Advises Managers, Supervisors and leads of policies and procedures, various state and federal regulations, salary-related issues and effective human resources practices in regard to employee issues.
• Investigates charges of alleged discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, and physical/mental disabilities.
• Handles employee relations and provides feedback to employees and the leadership team.
• Initiates and coordinates various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager of Human Resources
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; with excellent time management skills
• Discrete, flexible and cooperative.
• Ability to update data in Human Resources Information Systems in conjunction with Shared Services.