Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & QualificationsThe Sr. Manager, Corporate Human Resources Business Partner & Workplace Operations provides strategic Human Resources leadership and operational oversight for Corporate functions while leading the Corporate HRBP team and Workplace Operations teams supporting Novelis' Atlanta Headquarters, along with Kennesaw, Georgia, and Spokane, Washington Research & Technology (R&T) facilities.
The role serves as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, organizational planning, employee engagement, and change management while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and employee-focused workplace operations across key corporate and innovation sites.
This position is accountable for aligning people strategies and workplace services with strategic objectives, driving leadership effectiveness, strengthening organizational capability, and enhancing the overall employee experience.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Human Resources Leadership- Create and implement Human Resources strategies aligned with Corporate and enterprise strategic objectives.
- Provide insights and recommendations using workforce metrics, talent data, and business trends.
- Ensure consistent implementation of Human Resources programs, policies, and processes.
- Lead talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes across assigned Corporate functions.
- Facilitate identification and development of high-potential talent and successors for critical roles.
- Partner with leaders to address organizational capability and talent pipeline needs.
- Improve organizational readiness through effective development and retention strategies.
- Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, culture, inclusion, and organizational performance.
- Analyze engagement survey results and facilitate action planning efforts.
- Coach leaders on building high-performing, accountable, and inclusive teams.
- Lead organizational design and structure reviews to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Provide guidance and consultation regarding employee relations matters and organizational risk.
- Lead or support investigations and resolution of sensitive workplace issues.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Coach leaders through performance management and difficult employee situations.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Corporate HRBP team.
- Establish priorities, goals, and performance expectations for assigned staff.
- Ensure consistent delivery of HRBP support across Corporate functions.
- Build organizational capability within the HR team through coaching, development, and succession planning.
- Lead workplace operations and facilities management activities supporting the Atlanta Headquarters, Kennesaw, Georgia office, and Spokane, Washington Research & Technology facilities.
- Ensure effective delivery of workplace services that support employee productivity, collaboration, safety, and engagement.
- Oversee facility operations, vendor performance, space planning, workplace enhancements, and site services.
- Partner with EHS, Security, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to ensure operational excellence.
- Lead facility improvement projects, renovations, space utilization efforts, and workplace modernization initiatives.
- Support business continuity, emergency preparedness, and workplace readiness activities.
- Maintain compliance with applicable workplace safety, environmental, and security requirements.
- Lead organizational change initiatives impacting Corporate functions and workplace operations.
- Support leaders through restructuring efforts, organizational redesigns, consolidations, and workforce transitions.
- Develop strategies that promote understanding, adoption, and sustainability of organizational change.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of talent management, organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, performance management, succession planning, and change management.
- Comprehensive understanding of organizational, operational, financial, and strategic business drivers and their impact on workforce decisions.
- Ability to assess organizational issues, identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Strong capability to influence senior leaders, facilitate difficult discussions, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational outcomes.
- Knowledge of workplace operations, facilities services, vendor management, workplace planning, security, safety requirements, and employee experience practices.
- Ability to lead large-scale initiatives involving multiple collaborators, competing objectives, and changing business conditions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressive Human Resources experience including at least 3 years in a senior or lead HRBP role supporting complex, fast-paced organizations.
- Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders.
- Experience leading teams and influencing organizational strategy.
- Strong employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and talent management expertise.
- Experience leading organizational change initiatives.
- Strong communication, facilitation, consulting, and leadership skills.
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience supporting corporate functions within a global manufacturing organization.
- Experience leading workplace operations, facilities management, or employee workplace experience initiatives.
- Experience facilitating enterprise talent and succession planning processes.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
What We OfferNovelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
- Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
- Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
- Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
- Diabetes Management Program
- Pet insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- PerkSpot Discount Program
- Tuition assistance and career development programs
Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta GA employing around 700 people. Supporting it’s 31 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
DisclaimerWe encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 5–8 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR business partner capacity
- Experience partnering with business leaders across functions or business units as a strategic partner
- Experience managing HR activities and processes, including performance management, talent acquisition, and compensation planning
- Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, including senior leadership
- Foundational knowledge of employment laws and employment compliance practices
- Ability to balance tasks across a broad range of HR domains in a fast-paced environment
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Consultative and problem-solving mentality
- Experience as an HR partner to corporate functions
- Exposure to global business
- HR certification(s)
Novelis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novelis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novelis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often characterized as good, great, or fair for the work, and total rewards are frequently viewed as competitive across many roles. Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability protections.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with employer match and additional retirement savings support. Performance bonuses are also part of the financial rewards mix, reinforcing the overall value of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits appear broad, including tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, wellness-related accounts, and gym access in some locations. Additional perks such as company-sponsored outings, free meals/snacks in certain settings, and discounts add incremental value beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets. Operating an integrated network of technically advanced rolling and recycling facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Novelis leverages its global manufacturing and recycling footprint to deliver consistent, high-quality products around the world. Everything we do at Novelis begins with our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues, customers and communities. We owe our status as a world-class manufacturer to our employees who continually anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of all those we work with across the globe. At Novelis, each of us is driven to produce excellence. Our employees are generous with their time and talents, donating thousands of hours annually to various programs that benefit the communities in which we live and work. Much of that work is done through our long-term partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, FIRST Robotics and Discovery Education.
