Human Resources Business Partner

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner to join their team at the Upper Beaver Gold Project. This role is pivotal in fostering a collaborative and trusting partnership across the organization, ensuring effective HR practices and a positive organizational culture. You will engage with department leaders and employees, tackling complex HR issues, supporting performance management, and leading process improvements. With a focus on employee relations and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving mining environment. If you are passionate about HR and ready to contribute to a supportive workplace, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in industrial or mining settings.
• Degree in HR Management or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to manage, develop, and retain employees.
• Handle escalated performance issues and provide proactive HR advice.

Skills

Employee Relations

Workplace Investigation

Organizational Culture

Disability Management

Recruitment

HR Policies

Performance Management

Education

Degree in HR Management

Diploma in Business Administration

Certified HR Professional

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP ERP

Job description

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Job Description - Human Resources Business Partner (UPP00005)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family, and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment, and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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Agnico Eagle Mines' Upper Beaver Gold Project is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, Matachewan First Nation, and Timiskaming First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. Members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Upper Beaver Gold Project are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the HR General Supervisor, you will be part of the Human Resources Department. You will work directly with department leaders and employees in the business. You will be accountable for providing professional, tactical, and hands-on operational support to enable the company to manage, develop, and retain employees. You will act as a ‘guardian’ of HR practices and organizational culture. Your responsibilities include:

1. Establish and maintain collaborative, credible, trusting partnerships with employees and leaders across the organization to demonstrate the value of HR as a trusted business partner.
2. Handle escalated performance and productivity issues of complex or sensitive nature, working with internal leaders to resolve issues promptly.
3. Provide proactive HR advice to departments on policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation, ensuring site practices align with company policies.
4. Lead or manage process improvements and streamlining of HR practices to expedite results.
5. Support and manage employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits as required.
6. Work closely with HR and department leaders on development and performance-related matters for employees.
7. Conduct workplace investigations effectively and timely, escalating discipline recommendations as needed, ensuring proper documentation.
8. Demonstrate understanding and application of Employment Standards Act and Ontario Labour Relations Act.
9. Support training and development opportunities for all employees in collaboration with regional Talent Management.
10. Participate in annual HR cycles, special projects, and corporate HR initiatives.
11. Develop and support accurate reporting and recording requirements.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Degree or Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Certified Human Resources Professional or Leader designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of related HR experience in an industrial or mining environment, including employee relations, workplace investigation, organizational culture, disability management, and recruitment.
• Previous experience within mining is required.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and ERP (SAP) software.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 4 days of work followed by 3 days off, or 5 days of work followed by 2 days off at the Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON.