NGM - Human Resources Business Partner

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Company clinics

Employee stock purchase program

Diversity and equal opportunity

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our People Division. The ideal candidate will bring a background in employee and labor relations, program development and talent management to support a safe, sustainable mining operation in Nevada.

You will partner with business leaders, coach managers, investigate workplace matters, and help shape HR programs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; emphasis in Human Resources desirable
• Minimum 5 years of broad-based HR experience, preferably as an HR Generalist or Business Partner
• Knowledge of HR policies, strategies, and labor relations concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and related systems
• Proven safe work record and ability to work in a 24/7 operation
• Minimum of 2 years experience in labor relations; mining/heavy industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and actions support safety and sustainability goals.
• Act as liaison between employer and employee to resolve labor relations matters.
• Handle employee complaints and grievances and elevate when necessary.
• Investigate workplace matters thoroughly and objectively.
• Coach managers and provide guidance on people-related decisions; mitigate risks.
• Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries from employees and managers.
• Analyze trends with operational divisions to develop solutions and policies.
• Collaborate with HR partners to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Provide direction to management on engagement, change management, and leadership.

Skills

HR generalist

Business partner

Employee relations

Labor relations

Talent management

Coaching managers

People analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner. The ideal candidate will possess a background in employee and labor relations, program development and talent management. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all programs, actions and approaches support the organization’s goals for safety and sustainability.
• Act as a liaison between employer and employee to resolve employee and labor relations matters.
• Effectively handle employee complaints and/or grievances and elevate these complaints when necessary.
• Manage complex employee and labor relations issues to resolutions, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations related to workplace matters.
• Consult with business leaders on findings and/or recommendations regarding employee and labor relations matters; coach managers and serve as a sounding board on people-related decisions; mitigate risks.
• Provide timely and efficient responses to all day to day human resources queries from employees and managers.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the operational divisions and other human resources support groups to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Utilize key partners in HR (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management) to bring resolution to complex employee and talent related issues and ensure consistency in program framework and implementation in functional areas.
• Provide direction and support to all levels of management, particularly in employee engagement, change management, and leadership.
• Participate in various HR projects as business needs allow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Human Resources desirable
• Minimum 5 years of broad-based Human Resources experience preferably as an HR Generalist, Business Partner or equivalent; combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources function with the ability to learn, use and administer the organization’s HR policies and strategies required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information via a simplistic approach required.
• Resolute in handling confidential/sensitive information required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and related systems required.
• Proven safe work record required.
• Flexibility to work staggered hours to support a 24/7 continuous, fast-paced operation required.
• Strong business partner experience in making a positive impact on the business by understanding and working with the management team, anticipating future needs of the business and recommending HR solutions required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in labor relations preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in mining, construction, utilities, or other heavy industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the organization and industry standards, procedures, and policies relevant to human resources management preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.