EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Vice President of Human Resources

KeyStone Search has been retained in the recruitment of a Vice President of Human Resources
for ATI Specialty Alloys & Components headquartered in Albany, Oregon. The VP of Human
Resources will provide strategic leadership for the human resources function of this dynamic
division of Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (ATI)
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COMPANY BACKGROUND


ATI Specialty Alloys and Components provides materials, solutions, and engineered products
to customers with unique, high-performance applications around the world. The
materials produced include: Hafnium, Nickel-Based, Niobium, NiTi, Tantalum, Titanium,
Tungsten, Vanadium, and Zirconium.
Our products are found in materials used in everyday life from airplanes that transport people
around the world, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machines (MRI Machines) and medical
implants that put people back on their feet again, to materials used for space exploration, and
power generation. We offer valuable knowledge along with machined parts and highly
specialized near-net shapes for the Defense, Aerospace, Nuclear and Energy production
industries.
For over 50 years, we have worked as a government contractor holding Department of
Defense and Department of Energy clearances and our products include such items as the
ATI C103 engine skirt manufactured for Apollo 11, to tantalum fastening rivets and the ATI
C103 rocket combustion chambers used in today's aerospace applications.
ATI traces its roots back to the early 1900s when it was known as Allegheny Steel. In the
mid 1990s, Allegheny Steel merged with Teledyne Corporation to become Allegheny
Technologies, Inc. Today ATI is one of the largest and most diversified specialty metals
producers in the world with revenues of approximately $4.7 billion. ATI has approximately
11,300 full-time employees world-wide who use innovative technologies to offer growing
global markets a wide range of specialty metals solutions.


POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Human Resources, Specialty Alloys and Components will provide
strategic and tactical leadership for the HR function including planning, development,
evaluation, and coordination of human resources policies, programs, and practices that
drive values-based behavior and encourage organizational growth and change.

The Vice President of Human Resources will partner with business leaders to drive a culture
of accountability/transparency and execute on the company strategy to achieve specific
business results. This position, which reports to the President and receives functional
direction from ATIs Vice President of Human Resources, will be a member of the senior
management team driving the overall success of the organization. This includes partnering
with senior management to ensure the delivery of outstanding service in the areas of
staffing, employment, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, benefits,
performance management, labor negotiations and organizational change/improvement
initiatives. The V.P. of Human Resources will work to continue evolving the department
into a more efficient and effective business partner. The VP of HR will also lead activities
related to policy and program development and employment-related legal compliance.

ATI Specialty Alloys & Components cur r ent l y oper at es wi t h 7 plant locations;
Albany, Oregon (2 plants), Huntsville, Alabama; Frackville, Pennsylvania; Northbrook, IL,
Richland WA and Rowley UT. Overall, ATI Specialty Alloys and Components employs
approximately 1,500 individuals.



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The VP of HR currently has a staff of nine. This includes a Director of Human Resources,
Director of Comp and Benefits, four plant level HR Managers, a Labor Relations Manager,
Manager of Learning and Compliance, and an Administrative Assistant.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define HR strategy and align resources and priorities to be consistent with the business
strategy. Establish and monitor metrics that ensure the strategy is accomplishing the
appropriate results.
Develop long term plan for securing and developing top talent, in conjunction with the
strategic business plan.
Work in concert with business leaders to drive a performance-driven culture of
accountability and actively improve both employee engagement and performance
Ensure investment in human resources is aligned with organizational development
needs and financial performance goals.
Develop a stronger succession planning process for the organization and implement the
process across the ATI Specialty Alloys & Components business units
Responsible for the development and administration of benefits programs, compensation
structures, compliance and reporting functions, organizational structure and performance
management system.
Provide strategic support to senior management in areas of linking business unit/operation
strategies, coaching the operation through organization, regulatory and business
issues, coaching business partners to create and maintain a work environment with high
morale and productivity.
Develop, coach and mentor a leadership team capable of carrying out operating
strategies, while enhancing employee engagement.
Identify recruiting and training needs; ensure assimilation of new hires through the
on boarding program, utilize effective recruiting sources and methods to attract and
select talented employees while effectively balancing external hiring and internal
promotions.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws for employment practices and
policies, salary and wage administration, safety and environmental compliance and
required training.
As a positive member of the management team, actively support and encourage
behaviors that uphold the companys values and mission.


QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess a bachelors degree or equivalent and ten-plus years
of related experience in human resources leadership, ideally in a manufacturing industry. A
masters degree and the SPHR certification considered a plus. Experience leading an HR
function and experience in broad human resources generalist work including succession
planning, compensation/rewards, benefits, performance management, training & development
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recruitment and selection, HRIS and employee relations is required.


It is vital that the VP of Human Resources be a results-oriented individual who possesses a
strategic general business focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail
oriented perspective. The ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization and
maintain a positive team orientation is essential. This individual will be skilled at gathering,
assessing and sharing information, and will serve as a coach, mentor and facilitator. This
key position requires an ability to communicate effectively on complex topics to employee
groups and management at all levels of the company.




COMPENSATION

The compensation for this position is highly competitive and consists of a base salary,
management bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits program.










FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mike Frommelt, Principal Lisa Curtin, Principal
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