HR Specialist | Massena, NY

Human Resources and Workforce Development
New York, United States
June 24, 2026
$76,700 - $115,400 / year
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Alcoa
Location: Massena, New York, United States
Category: Human Resources and Workforce Development
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Salary: $76,700.00 – $115,400.00 annually

Job Summary
Alcoa is seeking an HR Specialist to support tactical HR, administrative, compliance, benefits, analytics, and employee engagement functions at its Massena, New York facility.

This role operates within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment and supports HR and plant leadership through onboarding, benefits administration, leave programs, workforce analytics, compliance support, employee relations activities, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support HR and plant leadership with document preparation, data entry, file organization, mailings, and routine audits
  • Administer local HR processes including hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits support, EEO/AA compliance, and leave programs
  • Support FMLA, New York State Paid Leave, disability, and related employee leave programs
  • Serve as an operational contact for employee benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and related programs
  • Coordinate with external benefits vendors to resolve escalated issues and ensure service accuracy
  • Develop and maintain workforce analytics dashboards for attendance and leave exposure
  • Partner with IT and corporate HRIS teams on system enhancements, integrations, and cross-functional reporting
  • Monitor leave utilization trends, identify high-risk indicators, and recommend corrective measures to HR leadership
  • Assist with audit, compliance, and policy requirements across corporate, state, and federal regulations
  • Support employee relations activities related to development, diversity and inclusion, ethics, and compliance
  • Serve as a liaison for community events and partnerships
  • Coordinate and help deliver employee engagement activities and training and development programs

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field required
  • 2-4 years of experience in an HR support, HR coordinator, or HR operations role preferred
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with local leaders and HR teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to partner across teams and support employees in varying shifts
  • Availability to work flexible schedules when needed for events or operational priorities

Physical Requirements

  • Primarily onsite work within an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Routine presence in production areas with possible exposure to noise, extreme heat or cold, and industrial equipment
  • Frequent collaboration with hourly and salaried employees working varying shifts

Why This Role Matters
This role supports workforce stability, employee experience, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations within a major industrial manufacturing facility, helping align people processes with operational needs and business goals.

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👉 Apply online: https://alcoa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/United-States-NY-Massena/HR-Specialist_Req-36133

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