Social Performance Mananger

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

Shape Positive Change with Alcoa

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. Every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Performance Manager to join our team in San Ciprián, Spain. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening relationships between our operations and the communities we serve, while helping to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our stakeholders.

As Social Performance Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to site leadership, leading stakeholder engagement, community investment initiatives, social impact management, and social performance governance across the operation.

What You'll bring to the role:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's Social Performance Plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, local authorities, community organizations, and other key external partners.
• Identify, assess, and manage social risks and opportunities associated with site activities.
• Facilitate meaningful stakeholder engagement and ensure community perspectives are considered in business decisions.
• Manage community feedback, inquiries, and grievance processes with transparency and professionalism.
• Coordinate social investment and community development programs, including sponsorships, donations, volunteering initiatives, and foundation activities.
• Monitor compliance with Alcoa's Social Performance Standards and support internal and external assurance reviews and audits.
• Collaborate closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure social obligations and commitments are effectively managed and fulfilled.
• Maintain social performance registers, databases, impact assessments, and reporting processes.

We're interested in candidates who bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Communications, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related disciplines.
• Approximately 7-10 years of experience in social performance, community relations, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, communications, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of social impact assessment, risk management, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and managing complex issues with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Why Join Alcoa?

At Alcoa, you'll work in a culture that values inclusion, integrity, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our business and the communities where we operate.

By joining Alcoa, you'll help create lasting partnerships, support sustainable development, and contribute to the future of one of the world's leading aluminum companies.

Be part of shaping a better future.

Apply today and join Alcoa in making a positive difference for our people, our communities, and our future.

About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa is an international company with operations across 6 continents. Our Spanish portfolio includes a Corporate office in Madrid and the San Ciprian operation which consists of an Alumina Refinery, and an Aluminum refinery. Alcoa is recognized as a key economic player in the region and our aluminum smelter continues to operate and supply customers in Spain and across Europe with foundry ingots, extrusion billets and rolling plates. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! 

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.