HR Representative - Attendance & Benefits Administration

HR Representative - Attendance & Benefits Administration

Howmet Aerospace has an opportunity for an on-site HR Representative in our Whitehall, MI location! Reporting to the Labor Relations Manager, this position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of attendance tracking, payroll support, and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and process employee attendance records
• Support weekly payroll processing
• Track and enter FMLA, disability, and return-to-work update
• Prepare and distribute reports related to attendance and time tracking
• Schedule and document employee-related meetings, including attendance discussions
• Coordinate benefits orientation sessions and support annual enrollment efforts
• Respond to employee inquiries related to attendance, payroll, and benefits
• Assist with processing employee leave documentation and benefit status changes
• Partner with HR, payroll, and benefits teams to ensure data accuracy and timely communication
• Facilitate the hourly employee retirement process by conducting employee retirement meetings, distributing monthly retirement notifications, and preparing pension calculations for Pension Board review.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• A minimum of four years' of experience in HR support, timekeeping, payroll, or benefits administration or a completed Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Prior experience supporting union-represented employees strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Workbrain, GPS, Discoverer, or similar HR/payroll systems
• Excellent organizational and data management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.