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We Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress
Our Purpose extends beyond what we make today. It’s why we exist and how we make the world better. It reflects what we’ve always been and provides clear direction for our future and helps keep us rooted to our strengths.
Our Purpose helps guide every goal we set, decision we make, action we take and strategy we implement.
Evolving the Aluminum Industry
We are making something real at Alcoa. It’s more than incremental improvements —we are unlocking the value inside our people and processes to change the industry and shape the world we live in.
Our products help customers solve problems in a carbon-constrained world. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive low-carbon product portfolio, Sustana. We evaluate new partnerships that create materials for tomorrow’s sustainable economy. And we support recycling through innovative breakthrough technologies. read more
Alcoa Company Culture
Alcoa Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Alcoa's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
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CAlcoa CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Roy Harvey
63 /100
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Diversity at Alcoa
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Alcoa have rated Compensation, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alcoa
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Alcoa have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Alcoa eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
Alcoa employees are 4% more likely to recommend Alcoa as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Alcoa
Working at Alcoa is rated below average by 162 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alcoa employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Alcoa’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at Alcoa was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alcoa
D
Overall Company Culture at Alcoa is rated D
Last updated 2 days ago
Bottom
20%
Alcoa ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Alcoa Employee Reviews
Out of 204 Alcoa employee reviews, 41% were positive. The remaining 59% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alcoa improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 41% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 59% |
Positive Reviews From Alcoa Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Don't know. Haven't been on compo
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Flexibility first model- work from home with access to a nice downtown office when needed, no waste of time in meetings, clarity in work objectives
- What are some of the best things about your team?Nice people, smart and hard working
Constructive Feedback From Alcoa Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding heat stress, and break time.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?CEO is alwas some scumbag that makes to mutch
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Most of them are high at work, so would help if they were sober
Alcoa Company Information
Alcoa Company Overview
We Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress Our Purpose extends beyond what we make today. It’s why we exist and how we make the world better. It reflects what we’ve always been and provides clear direction for our future and helps keep us rooted to our strengths. Our Purpose helps guide every goal we set, decision we make, action we take and strategy we implement. Evolving the Aluminum Industry We are making something real at Alcoa. It’s more than incremental improvements —we are unlocking the value inside our people and processes to change the industry and shape the world we live in. Our products help customers solve problems in a carbon-constrained world. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive low-carbon product portfolio, Sustana. We evaluate new partnerships that create materials for tomorrow’s sustainable economy. And we support recycling through innovative breakthrough technologies.
Alcoa was founded in 1888 and its current CEO is Roy Harvey. Since its inception 138 years ago, Alcoa has grown to 14000 employees.
Alcoa Mission, Vision & Values
Alcoa Mission Statement
Transform your ideas into impact We invented the industry that made aluminum an everyday and essential material for the modern world. Today, Alcoans are once again innovating to answer the complex challenges that exist in a carbon-constrained world. Alcoans are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company. Our inclusive and values-based culture is the perfect environment for Alcoans to advance world-changing inventions, create breakthrough technologies, lead best-in-class safety and environmental improvements and more.
Alcoa Vision Statement
Life at Alcoa At Alcoa, you can quickly make your mark, impact your world and grow your career in locations around the world. The majority of our hiring takes place in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Hungary, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United States. While some roles are based on-site, we also offer a flexible working model for certain positions. Across six continents, our people are changing the aluminum industry. Get to know Alcoans who share insights about their work.
Alcoa Values
- Act with Integrity.
- Operate with Excellence.
- Care for People.
- Lead With Courage
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Alcoa
Creating a more sustainable future
With best-in-class bauxite mining practices, the lowest-carbon alumina refining system on the planet, game-changing innovations in aluminum smelting, and the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of low-carbon products, Alcoa is working to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.
We’re proud of our commitment to responsible environmental, social, and governance practices, and our ambition toward Net Zero is an extension of our ongoing efforts toward decarbonization. Our smelting portfolio includes renewable energy and we have pursued sustainability-related innovations in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum and are developing next-generation technologies that have the potential to fundamentally transform our industry.
We Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress
Our Purpose extends beyond what we make today. It’s why we exist and how we make the world better. It reflects what we’ve always been and provides clear direction for our future and helps keep us rooted to our strengths.
Our Purpose helps guide every goal we set, decision we make, action we take and strategy we implement.
Evolving the Aluminum Industry
We are making something real at Alcoa. It’s more than incremental improvements —we are unlocking the value inside our people and processes to change the industry and shape the world we live in.
Our products help customers solve problems in a carbon-constrained world. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive low-carbon product portfolio, Sustana. We evaluate new partnerships that create materials for tomorrow’s sustainable economy. And we support recycling through innovative breakthrough technologies.
Alcoa actively participates in every community in which we operate around the world. We hold ourselves to the highest operational and sustainability standards to ensure that we are a good neighbor. We want the communities in which our employees work and live to thrive, and we view our tenure in these places as an opportunity to help develop economic activity, environmental practices and social programs that will stay in place after our role ends. We have a deep commitment to investing, volunteering and building long-term relationships in our communities. Close community ties are fundamental to ensuring our social license to operate.
| Headquarter | 201 Isabella Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | alcoa.com |
| Founding Date | 1888 |
| Tel | 4123152900 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AA |
| Jobs | www.alcoa.com/careers/en |
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Alcoa Competitors
Alcoa competitors include Rio Tinto, KLX, and Allegheny Technologies. Alcoa ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alcoa compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Unlocking innovation through inclusion groups With Alcoans working across continents, we know diversity drives our business and we’re proud to support and embrace company-wide inclusion groups. Kevin Carter, Alcoa’s General Counsel and leader of Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-Ethnic Equality (AWARE) group said it best. "With the global nature of business and the demographics of the talent pool and workforce becoming more diverse, the only way that the Alcoa’s of the world can survive long term is to fully embrace cultural diversity. Employee Resource Groups are extremely important to the short- and long-term success of the business."
Inclusion and diversity We’re building an “everyone” culture. Not only can you grow at Alcoa, but you can also belong. We believe in creating purposeful work environments that are inclusive and welcoming. We know there’s power from our diverse ideas and perspectives and that approach to an everyone culture helps everyone do their best work and unleash the ingenuity that’s within. That’s why we’re values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. In 2021, Alcoa was named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity.
Alcoa Employees
Alcoa has 14000 employees. 162 employees at Alcoa have reviewed Alcoa across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 162 Alcoa employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alcoa are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Alcoa, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alcoa are not very pleased with their team. 162 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Alcoa are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alcoa believe the environment at Alcoa is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alcoa is moderate. About 35% of the employees at Alcoa work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alcoa are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Alcoa employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Alcoa report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Alcoa have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
78% of Alcoa employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Alcoa employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
33% of Alcoa employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Alcoa employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of Alcoa employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Alcoa - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alcoa is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Alcoa employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Alcoa KPIs and OKRs
At Alcoa 30% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alcoa's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 Alcoa employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Alcoa CEO & Leadership
Alcoa CEO - Roy Harvey
63 /100
Roy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Roy in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Roy Harvey’s employees rank Alcoa in the Top 35% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 40% for Happiness. Harvey is generally unpopular with Alcoa employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Product department and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Alcoa’s competitors, Roy Harvey ranks below both KLX CEO Amin Khoury and Rio Tinto CEO JS Jacques.
Alcoa Leadership
The Alcoa Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Roy Harvey, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Jeffrey Heeter, and Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller Molly S. Beerman
Roy Harvey CEO / President
Roy Harvey serves as the CEO / President of Alcoa.
Jeffrey Heeter Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Jeffrey D. Heeter, also known as Jeff, has been Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Alcoa... read more
Molly S. Beerman Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller
Ms. Molly S. Beerman has been Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller at Alcoa Corporation since... read more
Michael A. Parker VP & President of Refining & Australia Region Perth
Mr. Michael A. Parker President of Alcoa Refining at Alcoa of Australia Limited since October 22, 2015. Mr. Parker has... read more
Ronald E. Barin Chief Investment Officer and Vice President
Mr. Ronald E. Barin, also known as Ron, has been the Chief Investment Officer and Vice President at Alcoa Corporation... read more
Garret John Dixon B.Eng (Hons), MBA, MAICD Vice President and President of Bauxite
Mr. Garret John Dixon, B.Eng (Hons), MBA, MAICD has been Vice President and President of Bauxite at Alcoa Corporation... read more
Catherine Garfinkel Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Vice President
Ms. Catherine Garfinkel, also known as Kate, has been Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Vice President of Alcoa... read more
John Borree Sr. Vice President
John Borree serves as the Sr. Vice President of Alcoa.
Bill S VP Operations
Bill S serves as the VP Operations of Alcoa.
Alcoa Salaries
How much does Alcoa pay?
How much do people at Alcoa get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alcoa is $131,780, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,147, or $61 per hour.
At Alcoa, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,408 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,311 annually. Average Alcoa salaries by department include: Engineering at $144,339, HR at $124,750, Design at $120,440, and Admin at $61,159. Half of Alcoa salaries are above $128,147.
88 employees at Alcoa rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 287 ratings) while 84 employees at Alcoa rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 99 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alcoa employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Alcoa employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
$131,780*
Average Compensation
$128,147*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alcoa Salaries by City
Alcoa Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alcoa
Diverse employees at Alcoa score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Alcoa in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alcoa across various culture dimensions.
Inclusion and diversity,,We’re building an “everyone” culture. Not only can you grow at Alcoa, but you can also belong.,,We believe in creating purposeful work environments that are inclusive and welcoming. We know there’s power from our diverse ideas and perspectives and that approach to an everyone culture helps everyone do their best work and unleash the ingenuity that’s within. That’s why we’re values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.,,Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. In 2021, Alcoa was named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity.
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Alcoa Perks & Benefits
You can do your best work here Our success depends on great teams, where people can thrive, doing their best work in a supportive environment. That’s why we respect a work-life balance and offer opportunities for growth. We embrace change, new ideas and provide equal opportunities to success. When you become an Alcoan, you become part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Alcoa PTO
Alcoa's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 92% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Alcoa's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Alcoa's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Alcoa Careers
Alcoa Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alcoa applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Alcoa has a total of 14000 employees
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Alcoa on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
IT | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Pittsburgh | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Phoenix | 25% | |
Salt Lake City | 25% |
Alcoa Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Alcoa's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at Alcoa? Employees are happy at Alcoa and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Alcoa employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 60% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Alcoa?
Operations
Very Difficult16%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult50%
Difficult17%
Does Not Offer Internships17%
Answered by 6 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alcoa
What is Alcoa address?
Alcoa location is at 201 Isabella Street
Who is the CEO of Alcoa?
Alcoa CEO is Roy Harvey, their score by employees is 63
What is Alcoa eNPS?
The eNPS for Alcoa is 4
What is Alcoa revenue?
Alcoa revenue is $12B
What is the salary for Contracts Specialist in Alcoa?
Contracts Specialist average salary in the US is 86k
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