HR Advisor, Employee & Labor Relations

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. is seeking an HR Advisor, Employee Engagement & Labor Relations to foster positive employee relations. You will handle grievances, conduct investigations, and guide on labor laws, ensuring compliance with CLA, COC, and company policies.

The role involves promoting labor relations with the union, evaluating complaints, managing disciplinary actions, supporting negotiations, and representing the company in external labor proceedings at the Brokopondo site and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in labor law or human resources management.
• In-depth understanding of employment-related legislation and policies regulating employment conditions and workplace conflict.
• At least 5 years’ labor relations experience in a unionized environment.
• Professionalism and discretion to handle confidential information.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, charts, and formulas; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote labor relations with the union and advise on corrective actions to maintain a positive working relationship.
• Investigate and evaluate complaints and disputes, assess validity, and recommend resolutions.
• Manage disciplinary matters with investigation and CLA/COC/policy guidance.
• Support collective bargaining and participation in negotiations on collective labor agreements.
• Manage attendance and termination cases with appropriate corrective actions.
• Represent the company in external labor proceedings and with government authorities.
• Provide HR policy and legal guidance, coordinating with Legal when needed.
• Handle complex employee relations matters with impartial investigations and recommended actions.

Skills

Labor relations

Union engagement

Investigations

Policy guidance

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Group facilitation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in labor law or HR management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As an HR Advisor, Employee Engagement & Labor Relations at Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., you will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships between the company and its employees. Your primary responsibilities will include handling employee grievances, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on labor laws, resolve workplace conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promote sound labor relations with the union representing Rosebel employees and provide advice on appropriate corrective and preventive actions to maintain a positive and productive working relationship.

• Investigate and evaluate union and employee complaints, grievances, and disputes, conducting objective assessments to determine their validity and recommending appropriate resolutions.

• Manage disciplinary matters by conducting thorough investigations and providing advice and recommendations in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA), Code of Conduct (COC), company policies, and applicable local legislation.

• Support collective bargaining and labor negotiations, including preparation for and participation in negotiations related to collective labor agreements and other employee relations matters.

• Manage attendance and termination cases, including investigating and analyzing causes of employee absenteeism and voluntary/involuntary terminations, and recommending appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions.

• Represent RGM in external labor-related proceedings, including Dismissal Board hearings and meetings with the Ministry of Labor and other relevant government or regulatory agencies.

• Provide HR policy and legal guidance on day-to-day employee management, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, the CLA, COC, and HR policies, while partnering with the Legal Department when required to minimize legal risks.

• Manage complex employee relations matters and grievances, conducting effective, thorough, and impartial investigations and providing sound advice to management on appropriate corrective, preventive, and resolution actions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in labor law or human resources management.

• In-depth understanding of the application of employment-related legislation and various policies and procedures regulating employment conditions, workplace conflict, and resolution.

• At least 5 years’ labor relations experience working in a unionized environment.

• Professionalism and discretion to maintain confidential information.

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, charts, and formulas and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Good negotiating skills; conflict resolution skills; labor relations legislative interpreting skills; project management skills; group facilitation skills.

• Strong organizational skills, proven problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadline.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English, Mandarin language is an asset.

• Willingness to work at the Rosebel Gold Mines site, primarily in Brokopondo, on a rotational schedule of five (5) consecutive working days (Monday to Friday), followed by two (2) consecutive days off, in accordance with operational requirements.

• If selected, you will be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (“Bewijs van Goedgedrag”). Please initiate the request at your respective District Commissariat.

If you are a proactive HR professional with a passion for fostering positive employee relations and ensuring a fair and inclusive work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines.

Working Conditions – HR Advisor

The HR Advisor, Employee Engagement & Labor Relations works across both office and operational environments at Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. The role requires frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, managers, union representatives, contractors, government authorities, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Primarily based at the Rosebel Mine Site in Brokopondo, with regular travel between the mine site and Paramaribo as required by business and employee relations needs.

• Works a standard 5 days on / 2 days off (Monday to Friday), 12 hours per day schedule, with flexibility to work additional hours when required to address employee relations matters, operational priorities, meetings, investigations, or urgent business needs.

• Regularly visits operational areas, including departments, workshops, processing plants, offices, and contractor work areas, to engage with employees and management, assess workplace matters, conduct investigations, and provide HR support.

• Participates in employee engagement activities, union meetings, grievance discussions, disciplinary meetings, consultation sessions, and other labor relations initiatives, which may occasionally require attendance outside normal working hours.

• May be exposed to mining site conditions, including dust, noise, heat, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions during operational and field activities.

• Required to comply fully with all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), security, and site access requirements, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering designated operational areas.

• The role requires the ability to manage multiple complex employee relations, labor relations, disciplinary, grievance, attendance, and compliance matters simultaneously, often under tight deadlines and changing operational priorities.

• Occasional travel, weekend work, public holiday work, or extended working hours may be required to support urgent employee relations matters, investigations, union engagements, disciplinary proceedings, Dismissal Board hearings, meetings with government authorities, or other operational requirements.

Why Join Rosebel?

At Rosebel Gold Mines, you’ll be part of a diverse, safety-focused, and results-driven team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture of respect and integrity.

Disclaimer

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group, conducts all recruitment and selection processes with fairness, transparency, and integrity. We never request payment or personal financial information as part of the hiring process. All official communication will come from an @rosebel.com email address.

By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close any vacancy at its discretion and without prior notice.

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree