HR Manager
Cressona, PA, US, 17929
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary
The HR Manager is responsible for leading the human resources function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA), if applicable. This role serves as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving workforce planning, labor relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance to support business objectives. The HR Manager will also play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture while mitigating risks.
What you will be doing
Workforce Planning & Talent Development
• Execute workforce planning to ensure talent availability aligned with operational goals.
• Lead succession planning and pipeline development for future leadership and critical skills.
• Identify and prioritize training needs, managing development, apprenticeship, and upskilling programs.
• Coach and train managers to strengthen people‑leadership capabilities.
Employee Relations & Engagement
• Serve as escalation point for employee concerns, ensuring open communication and conflict resolution.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture and encourage feedback.
• Develop and implement engagement and retention strategies, including recognition and work‑life balance efforts.
• Conduct surveys, analyze results, create action plans, and monitor improvement.
Recruitment & Onboarding
• Partner with GBS Recruiting to execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with facility needs.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment: postings, interviews, selection, and hiring.
• Manage and enhance onboarding to ensure smooth new‑hire transitions.
• Align hiring processes with internal postings and seniority‑based requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in plant interviews.
Performance Management
• Lead the annual appraisal process per Hydro procedures, facility goals, and CBA requirements.
• Guide managers on goals, evaluations, and effective feedback.
• Address performance issues in alignment with PIP and progressive discipline policies.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
• Oversee payroll accuracy, including wage structures, shift differentials, and contractual provisions.
• Collaborate with shared services and related functions.
• Manage benefits and leave programs in legal compliance.
• Sponsor recognition programs supporting high performance.
• Ensure HR systems operate efficiently and accurately.
Strategic HR Leadership
• Align HR strategies with business objectives, partnering with senior leaders.
• Lead organizational development efforts supporting restructuring and improvement.
• Analyze HR metrics, providing insights and executive summaries on KPIs such as turnover, absenteeism, and inclusion.
• Act as a change agent supporting smooth transitions and continuous improvement.
Compliance
• Ensure compliance with employment laws (NLRA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and company policies.
• Enforce HR policies through audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee data.
Labor Relations
• Serve as primary contact for union representatives, managing grievances, negotiations, and disputes.
• Ensure adherence to CBA provisions.
• Lead bargaining negotiations, including costing and proposal preparation.
• Conduct investigations related to disputes and discipline, ensuring consistent application of policy and CBA terms.
• Oversee benefits and leave administration per CBA and legal requirements.
Leadership & HR Team Development
• Lead and develop HR staff through clear priorities, stretch assignments, and feedback.
• Support participation in corporate HR initiatives and professional development.
• Model professionalism, confidentiality, and strong labor‑relations practices.
• Direct HR staff in supporting plant operations and collaborating effectively with leadership.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred- or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum seven plus years of HR expereince in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least two years in a unionized setting.
- Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA) and CBA interpretation.
- Experience managing union negotiations, grievance handling, and employee relations, where applicable.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, timekeeping software (e.g., Success Factors, UKG/UltiPro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyze HR metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strategic mindset, with a focus on HR best practices and operational efficiency.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing settings, balancing priorities effectively.
- Proactive problem solver with a data-driven approach to HR strategy.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a top HR official in a plant/ facility is preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com
Nearest Major Market: Allentown
