Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Vale Base Metals; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Base Metals is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the People & Community Department supporting the Voisey’s Bay and NL operations. The role is permanent, based in St. John’s with travel to Voisey’s Bay and Long Harbour as required.

You will partner with leaders, manage HR programs, and act as the primary HR contact for a designated client group. A background in employment law, confidentiality, and strong business partnering is essential to drive strategic HR outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar HR role.
• Knowledge of employment and labour legislation including the Labour Relations Act and Human Rights Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of HR programs across the business.
• Build strong relationships with leaders as a trusted ally.
• Oversee attendance management and related compliance.
• Lead workplace investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide expert HR advice on employee relations, performance, and development.
• Drive change initiatives and organizational initiatives within the client area.

Skills

MS Office

HR-related systems

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals. Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & Community Department supporting our Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

This role is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule, based in St. John’s. Travel to Voisey’s Bay and/or Long Harbour will be required as part of this role.

As an HRBP, you will be responsible for working directly with the business and leading the rollout of HR programs across the business. The HRBP is a true business partner, in place to build relationships with the business, becoming a trusted ally and a driver and facilitator of change while translating business needs into HR requirements.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Oversee the VBM NL Attendance Management Program (AMP), ensuring policies, guidelines and supporting resources remain current and are applied consistently and fairly across the organization.
• Partner with leaders on attendance management matters by providing guidance, attendance reporting and analysis, and support related to human rights, employment standards and Disability Management requirements.
• Act as the single HR point of contact for a designated client group, managing all HR-related matters.
• Lead workplace investigations and implement corrective action plans.
• Manage the VBM NL attendance management program to ensure adherence.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders, translating business needs into effective HR strategies and driving organizational change.
• Provide expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance management, development, policy interpretation, and compliance, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Coach, influence, and support leaders on organizational, talent, and workforce issues to meet current and future business needs.
• Drive and facilitate change initiatives, projects, and business-required programs within the client area.
• Apply expert knowledge of collective agreements, labour and employment legislation, grievances, and committee participation, partnering with HR leadership and legal counsel when required.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Education

• Post-secondary education in a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role is required.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment and labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Act, and applicable employment standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective working relationships across all organizational levels.
• High level of technical proficiency, with advanced skills in MS Office and HR-related systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province’s economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world’s most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Sunday, November 8th, 2026

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