Mining Talent Acquisition Specialist – Onboarding Pro

I-80 Gold Corp.; Nevada; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold is seeking a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Nevada operations and bridge onboarding with long-term performance. You will oversee initial onboarding and track KPIs tied to employee success and retention across multiple mine sites.

You will collaborate with site leaders and supervisors, manage onboarding programs, and drive improvements in Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, and retention. Willingness to travel to mine sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or 3–4 years Talent Acquisition experience.
• Mining or construction experience preferred.
• Ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics and KPIs to drive decisions.
• Experience managing onboarding programs and training milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute site onboarding with safety training and certifications within 30/60/90 days.
• Conduct structured check-ins with new hires at Day 30/60/90 to assess performance.
• Maintain and analyze talent metrics: Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, 90-Day Turnover, costs.
• Collaborate with managers to identify gaps and coordinate refresher training.
• Coordinate group onboarding days and act as primary contact from day one.
• Partner with supervisors to mentor new hires and assess mentoring effectiveness.
• Update onboarding manuals and SOPs based on feedback from exits/retains.
• Support annual performance review process and development discussions.
• Assist managers with IDPs and tracking professional development goals.
• Ensure performance practices align with company policies and employment requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Onboarding coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

3-4 years Talent Acquisition experience

Job description

i-80 Gold is seeking a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Nevada operations and bridge onboarding with long-term performance. You will oversee initial onboarding and track KPIs tied to employee success and retention across multiple mine sites.

You will collaborate with site leaders and supervisors, manage onboarding programs, and drive improvements in Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, and retention. Willingness to travel to mine sites is required.