Director, Human Resources Operational Readiness

AngloGold Ashanti plc; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. is seeking a Director of Human Resources Operational Readiness in Las Vegas to lead Day One readiness for North Bullfrog and Arthur projects.

You will shape workforce planning, organizational design, and HR governance to ensure safe, efficient startup aligned with production targets. The role requires 15+ years in mining HR, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong regulatory knowledge, with a hybrid work schedule in Nevada.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR experience in mining, with experience in operational readiness and standing up operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field.
• Experience with MSHA/OSHA regulatory requirements for construction, commissioning and mining activities.
• Knowledge of Nevada workforce dynamics to build local labor pipelines.
• Proven track record in scaling a workforce within a defined timeframe.
• Understanding federal and state regulations affecting human infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive workforce planning and capability building for Day One readiness and budget alignment.
• Lead strategic organizational design to transition projects from construction to full-scale production.
• Oversee HR interfaces between project owners, EPCM, consultants, and external agencies.
• Embed Safety and core values in workforce culture and operational readiness.
• Develop train-to-hire programs with Nevada colleges or trade schools.
• Lead reviews with EPCM and consultants on human resources items.
• Establish HR governance and SOPs for North Bullfrog and Arthur projects.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Remuneration, HRBPs).
• Champion a collaborative approach to operational readiness and decision-making.
• Support community relations related to building the people infrastructure.

Skills

HR leadership

Mining industry experience

Regulatory knowledge

Nevada workforce development

MSHA/OSHA knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IO Psychology or related field

Job description

Director, Human Resources Operational Readiness

Location: Las Vegas, NV, US, 89149

Post Start Date: Oct 28, 2026

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Director, Human Resources for Operational Readiness is a strategic leadership role responsible for building the organizational processed and people infrastructure required to transition a mining project from the construction/development phase into full-scale commercial production. This role focuses on "Day One" readiness—ensuring the right people, systems, training, and processes are in place to deliver operational production targets safely and efficiently.

Role Accountabilities

• Drive Workforce Planning & Capability Building: Formulate accurate labor cost strategies and budgets. Partner with Nevada educational institutions to build "train-to-hire" programs, ensuring a continuous pipeline of specialized technicians to guarantee Day One start-up readiness.
• Lead Strategic Organizational Design: Architect and implement lean, scalable operating models to seamlessly transition the North Bullfrog and Arthur projects from construction (Capex) to full-scale commercial production (Opex), strategically balancing human capital needs with automation pathways
• Oversee the HR interfaces between the project owner(s) and consultants or other associated firms.
• Drive the strategic cultural shift from a high-intensity project environment to a sustainable, steady-state operation, embedding core business values and an uncompromising focus on Safety into the workforce mindset.
• Develop actions and support any associated community relations as it relates to building out the people infrastructure.
• Develop associated operational readiness plans for North Bullfrog and build out for the Arthur Project
• In collaboration with relevant HR teams, develop and implement train to hire programs, partnering with Nevada colleges or other trade schools for specialized technician trades that will benefit the start-up and operations of both projects.
• Lead and document associated reviews in collaboration with the EPCM, consultants, as it relates to human people or other related items.
• Act as the primary strategic HR interface between project owners, EPCM, and external agencies. Validate all third-party operational readiness proposals and ensure rigorous alignment across internal HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Remuneration, HRBPs).
• Champion a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to operational readiness, commissioning and operations and decision-making.
• Establish HR Governance & Standards: Develop and/or validate robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for North Bullfrog, ensuring these frameworks are scalable and readily integrated into the Arthur Project’s development

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ HR experience within the mining industry with experience managing a combination of operational readiness plans and execution of standing up an operations
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or other related field
• Experience in relevant MSHA and or OSHA statutory requirements related to construction, commissioning and mining activities
• Knowledge mining risks and opportunities found in Nevada in order to build workforce
• Proven track record of scaling a workforce up within associated timeframe
• Experience in impacts of federal and state regulations impacting human infrastructure
• This role requires a valid driver's license to drive company vehicle to and from the project site

• AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays.
• Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits.
• AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees.
• Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans.
• All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applie s to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.