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Plant HR Manager (f/m/d)
Job Locations CH-VS-SierreRequisition Post Information* : Posted Date 4 weeks ago(29/6/2026 6:52 AM) iCIMS
Requisition Number2026-52599 No. of openings (Hourly Requisitions)1 Job Function/Category (Portal Searching)Human
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Position Overview
Who we are
Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.
As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, we partner with
customers in the automotive, beverage can, aerospace and specialties industries to deliver solutions that improve the
benefits of balanced lightweight aluminum.
We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling plants as well as foundries across 31
facilities in 9 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia with 13,250 employees worldwide.
The company is headquartered in Atlanta, USA.
Our customers include some of the largest and best-known brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Ford, BMW, Jaguar
Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. In addition, Novelis is leading the industry with its
sustainability and recycling efforts.
Become part of our mission to create a sustainable world and start as soon as possible at our location in Sierre as:
Plant HR Manager (f/m/d)
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What awaits you:
As Plant HR Manager, you are accountable for end-to-end HR at site level and translate the global people strategy into
a robust site roadmap supporting business performance, operational excellence, workforce readiness, and full compliance.
Site HR Leadership & Business Partnering
- Define and deliver the Site HR Roadmap aligned with global strategy
- Act as trusted advisor to the Site Leadership Team
- Drive performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health
- Lead change, transformation, and cultural initiatives
- Manage HR budget and improve process efficiency
- Represent the site in global HR initiatives
Employee Relations, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure labor law compliance and manage employee relations (investigations, grievances, disputes)
- Engage with employee representatives and social partners
- Represent HR in internal and external audits
- Ensure ethics, integrity, and a strong speak-up culture
- Enforce policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
Talent, Leadership & Engagement
- Lead workforce planning aligned with current and future needs
- Oversee recruitment for critical roles
- Drive performance management, leadership development, and succession planning
- Ensure high-quality onboarding and employee development
- Execute learning & development initiatives
- Support internal communication and employer branding
Payroll, Benefits & HR Operations
- Ensure accurate and compliant payroll and benefits governance
- Partner with Total Rewards on compensation practices
- Oversee time & attendance, absenteeism, and HR data quality
- Ensure proper HR administration and reporting governance
Reporting & Analytics
- Deliver accurate and timely HR reporting
- Use HR KPIs to support data-driven decisions
- Monitor trends (retention, engagement, performance, workforce risks)
How you convince us:
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Labor Relations, Psychology, HR Management, or related field
- You have 10+ years of HR leadership experience in a multinational environment
- You have proven site-level manufacturing HR leadership experience
- You have experience in matrix and/or multi-site organizations
- You are strong in strategic thinking and business acumen
- You have solid labor relations expertise
- You have the ability to influence, lead change, and drive transformation
- You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- You have a high integrity, cultural awareness, and interpersonal impact
- You are fluent in French and English; German is a plus
What Novelis offers you:
#pensionplan: Your future matters to us! Enjoy a company pension scheme subsidized by Novelis, ensuring your financial
security
#health: We care about your well-being! Novelis contributions towards your dental expenses!
#workplacebenefits: We prioritize your comfort and convenience with an attractive salary package, parkings, and an
on-site company restaurant
#development: Eager to enhance your knowledge and skills? Our individual training programs are designed to help you
reach your full potential !
#worklifebalance: Time for personal activities and relaxation is essential! Enjoy a 40-hour work week, days of holiday
increasing according to age (with a minimum of 25 days), plus 9 official cantonal bank holidays and 5 additional paid
holidays
#goodies: Benefit from Novelis’ membership in Corporate Benefits with great purchaising deals from well-known brands
in various areas
Have we caught your interest?
Then become part of our team! We are looking forward to your application!
You can apply easily with your resume via our application system in less than 5 minutes.
Please note that postal applications cannot be processed and considered.
We live diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.
Location Profile
Novelis’ Sierre is located in the Valais Switzerland employing around 550 people. It mainly focuses on production of
aluminium sheet for the automotive market covering the entire process from casting to finishing. The plant also hosts a
world-leading Research & Innovation Center specialized in the development of new automotive sheet alloys surface
treatment and joining technologies. In Feburary 2022 together with research institutions and a local energy provider
Novelis founded the Net Zero Lab Valais to develop carbon-neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing. The lab
focuses on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to neutralize the carbon footprint of Novelis’
manufacturing operations and neighboring communities starting in Sierre.
The Sierre plant supports its community through direct sponsorship of many annual events promoting education sports
and culture.
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