Human Resources Manager

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold, a Vancouver-based gold producer, invites an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its Nevada operations. This role will align HR policies with business objectives, oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce development to foster a positive, productive work environment.

The HR Manager will lead policy implementation for local entities, ensure legal compliance, and support a growing team at the Nevada site, contributing to the

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 10+ years in leadership roles.
• 10+ years in mining or related industry.
• 5+ years in compensation and benefits.
• 2+ years in talent acquisition.
• 3+ years with HRIS platforms.
• Strong Excel/Office proficiency.
• US work authorization.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops site HR policies and procedures in line with federal and state law.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Provides performance management guidance and employee relations support.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and reporting across local entities.
• Manages health and welfare plan enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Leads investigations into complex employee relations issues.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compensation & benefits

HRIS

Mergers & acquisitions

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

US work authorization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

ATS / Recruiting platforms

Job description

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Get in at the ground floor with our South Railroad Project - a construction-ready, open-pit heap leach project located on the world-class Carlin Trend in Nevada, one of the most prolific gold-producing regions on the planet. The project is backed by a completed feasibility study outlining an average of 130,000 ounces of gold per year over the first five years and an initial 10-year mine life. Join us at this pivotal stage and help bring Nevada's next gold mine to life.

Position Title: Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

As Equinox Gold continues to grow, we are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team and play a critical role in aligning HR policies with the organization's business objectives. The Human Resources Manager will support the operation in policy development, employment actions, and HR strategy. The HR Manager oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce development to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume site responsibility for developing company guidelines, policies, and procedures on employment and management issues.
• Serve as the designated expert on interpreting human resource policies.
• Develops and assists with implementing human resource programs for all local entities, compliant with federal and state labor law and legal requirements.
• Maintains involvement in professional organizations associated with HR processes, procedures and policy development.
• Consults with line management and provides HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics with the corporate HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies, looking forward 1-5 years.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day employee management, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance for line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Manages end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, interviews and onboarding.
• Organizes and oversees the performance management cycle.
• Assists leadership with employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Develops processes for required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership or management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the mining industry or a related industry.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits.
• 2+ years of talent acquisition and recruitment experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with HRIS platforms and systems.
• 2+ years of experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.