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Norsk Hydro · 5 hours ago

Region HR Manager

positionCressona, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Norsk Hydro is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, and they are seeking a Regional HR Manager for the Central Region. This role is responsible for leading and executing strategic human resources initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment between HR strategy and operational goals.

HydroelectricManufacturingNatural ResourcesPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist the VP of Human Resources in executing the company’s HR vision and strategy
Lead HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with business goals
Partner with GMs/senior leadership, plant managers, and HR teams to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational structure improvements
Lead and Monitor HR KPIs in assigned plants, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
Oversee union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract compliance at unionized plants
Function as a strategic partner in labor relations, ensuring consistency in CBA interpretation across locations
Develop and execute union-avoidance strategies at non-union sites while maintaining positive employee relations
Lead workplace investigations, audits, and risk mitigation efforts to ensure HR and legal compliance
Leads talent acquisition strategies, ensuring staffing levels align with production demands
Lead succession planning and leadership development programs, coaching plant HR teams on talent pipeline management

Qualification

HR experienceLabor relationsCollective bargainingHRIS proficiencyLabor laws knowledgeTalent managementWorkforce planningGrievance resolutionHR complianceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalyzing HR metricsUnion avoidance strategiesSuccession planningLeadership developmentRisk mitigation

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's preferred)
Minimum ten (10) years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least two (2) years in a unionized setting
Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required

Preferred

Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA) and CBA interpretation
Strong experience in union labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and multi-state compliance
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
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

Company

Norsk Hydro

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Norsk Hydro is an aluminium and renewable energy company that turns natural resources into valuable products.
dateFounded in 1905
location
Oslo, Oslo, NOR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.hydro.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
Key Investors
Enova
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $569.8M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $514.43M

Leadership Team

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Eivind Kallevik
Chief Executive Officer
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Kathrine Fog
SVP Energy Strategy & Policy
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