Who we are

Novelis is driven by the desire to shape a sustainable world together.

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world’s largest aluminium recycler, we partner with customers in the automotive, aerospace, can, and specialty sectors to provide solutions that enhance the benefits of lightweight aluminium.

We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling operations across 31 sites in 9 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, with 13,250 employees worldwide. The headquarters is located in Atlanta, USA.

Our customers include some of the world’s most important and well-known brands, including Coca-Cola, Ford, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. Furthermore, Novelis is at the forefront of the industry through its sustainability and recycling efforts.

Join our mission to create a sustainable world and start as soon as possible at our site in Sierre, Switzerland

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 organisational 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 labour 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, Labour 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 organisations
• You are strong in strategic thinking and business acumen
• You have solid labour 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