NGM - Senior HR Business Partner

Job Description

Senior human resources position that works as part of a team to provide strategic and tactical HR consultation for near‑mine or in‑mine facilities in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Performs activities to ensure integration of the company’s business strategy with people management practices. Performs more complex tasks without direct oversight. May supervise subordinate human resources business partners.

• Ensure all programs, actions and approaches support the organization’s goals for safety and sustainability
• Act as a liaison between employer and employee to resolve employee and labor relations matters
• Effectively handle employee complaints and/or grievances and escalating these complaints when necessary
• Manage complex employee and labor relations issues to resolutions, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations related to workplace matters
• Consult with business leaders on findings and/or recommendations regarding employee and labor relations matters; coach managers and serve as a sounding board on people‑related decisions; mitigate risks
• Provide timely and efficient responses to all day‑to‑day human resources queries from employees and managers
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with operational divisions and other HR support groups to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Utilize key partners in HR (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management) to bring resolution to complex employee and talent related issues and ensure consistency in program framework and implementation in functional areas
• Provide direction and support to all levels of management, particularly in employee engagement, change management, and leadership
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Identifies training needs for departments and individual executive coaching needs
• Assist with contract/employment terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers
• Provide supervisors HRIS system update support (reassignments, promotions, work schedule changes, terminations etc.)
• Participate in various HR projects as business needs allow
• Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role
• Resolve queries from operations or others as applicable by providing information on complex processes and the related policies
• Follow the organization’s HS&E policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate
• Ensure HS&E procedures are in place and followed by subordinates
• Define clear objectives and expectations of direct reports, evaluate performance, provide verbal and written feedback on career growth, and encourage innovative thinking and process improvement
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
• Collaborate in the Talent Management design content process
• Acquire internal Talent Management facilitation certification
• Facilitate selected leadership trainings
• Assist with Talent Management processes
• Acquire Insights certification
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to promote internal coaching

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IR, Psychology, Business, or a related field; PHR/SPHR Certification; or equivalent experience

• Minimum five (5) years’ broad‑based Human Resources experience preferably as an HR Generalist, Business Partner or equivalent
• Strong understanding and application of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources…