Human Resource Manager

The Human Resource Manager at Selmet plays a strategic, business-facing role by translating HR priorities into practical programs that support talent attraction, development, and retention, while ensuring HR practices align with company objectives. This position serves as a bridge between HR and site operations, working closely with site supervisors and employees to deliver real-time support and consistent people processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing daily priorities across People, Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.
• Apply focused effort, creative problem-solving, and continuous vigilance to advance critical HR initiatives.
• Proactively align HR initiatives across Albany Titanium sites.
• Lead and cultivate ongoing development of the site HR team to support present and future company goals.
• Oversee recruiting, selection, and retention.
• Assist with the content, implementation, and oversight of supervisor and management development.
• Keep supervisors and managers current on applicable employment laws.
• Serve as an advisor and business partner to supervisors and managers.
• Oversee and assist supervisors and managers in performance management.
• Implement and maintain a consistent performance review process.
• Maintain competitive and equitable pay structures.
• Stay abreast of regulations and industry trends that impact employment practices.
• Design and implement new processes to improve efficiency through continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all staff.
• Oversee and assist with disciplinary action.
• Oversee appropriate and timely HRIS maintenance.
• Oversee and consistently maintain time and attendance.
• Respond to unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Brand the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure the plant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Routinely audit HR functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 8 years’ experience as an HR leader.
• HR certification preferred, including (S)PHR and/or SHRM-(S)CP.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, compensation planning and equity, and benefits administration.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, including conflict management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
• Emotional intelligence, including the ability to approach situations factually rather than emotionally.
• Problem sensitivity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Honest, ethical, flexible, patient, and persistent work style.
• Ability to monitor and oversee multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer service orientation and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to complete a preemployment criminal background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work at either CPP Albany Titanium Group facility.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Technology

• HRIS

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Other great benefits

Key Dimensions

• Improve employee retention and reduce turnover
• Monitor and maintain headcount targets
• Oversee the talent pipeline through community partners
• Support quarterly employee engagement events and more frequent smaller activities
• Develop HR and site leadership, including individuals and teams
• Support execution and accountability for the training plan
• Maintain and support the site organizational development plan (ODP)

Key Relationships & Leadership

• General Manager (direct report)
• Director of HR (dotted line reporting)
• Site leadership
• Direct reports (approximately 3 HR Generalists)
• All employees (approximately 700 total headcount)
• CPP corporate HR team
• Community partners
• Site and division HR team
• Third-party administrators

Working Conditions

• Primarily onsite in an office setting, with significant time spent in manufacturing areas to observe daily operations, connect with employees, and provide real-time support.
• May involve moderate noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Some PPE required in most plant areas (safety glasses and shoes).
• Travel requirements vary based on business needs, including travel between two facilities in Albany or offsite meetings and events with advance notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.