Senior Human Resources Generalist

Freeport-mcmoran; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Arizona seeks an experienced HR Generalist to lead employment- and compliance-based investigations and advise on HR and labor regulatory issues. You’ll mentor site HR and Operations, drive performance management alignment with policies, and help develop succession plans across the organization.

Evidence-based HR practices, confidentiality, and strong communication are essential as you implement HR goals and monitor compliance with laws at Federal, State, and local levels.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related employee relations experience at industrial/manufacturing level, with at least three years as a Generalist.
• Bachelor’s degree with five years professional HR experience, including two years Generalist work.
• Bachelor’s degree and six years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three years Generalist experience.
• Master’s degree with three years HR experience, including two years Generalist.
• Master’s degree with four years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three years Generalist experience.
• Understanding of core HR management functions and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company’s sole representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board, and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees.
• Lead employment and compliance-based investigations.
• Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues; this may include acting as a mentor or supervisor for other HR team members.
• Collaborate with leadership in effective performance management (ensures alignment with policies and procedures) and coaches on developing effective pipeline and succession plans.
• Implement projects and HR improvements as directed by leadership; facilitating change management, engagement, coaching and advising of stakeholders.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
• Implement HR goals, processes, practices, and systems to build organizational and individual capability (i.e., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations).
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs and monitors for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Analyze and use HR metrics, such as turnover, time system data and overtime reports, to determine appropriate action. Including supporting workforce planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy compliance

HR data analysis

Coaching leaders

Dispute resolution

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Project leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree in HR/Business

PHR/SPHR Certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Act as Company’s sole representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board, and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees.
• Lead employment and compliance-based investigations.
• Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues; this may include acting as a mentor or supervisor for other HR team members.
• Collaborate with leadership in effective performance management (ensures alignment with policies and procedures) and coaches on developing effective pipeline and succession plans.
• Implement projects and HR improvements as directed by leadership; facilitating change management, engagement, coaching and advising of stakeholders.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
• Implement HR goals, processes, practices, and systems to build organizational and individual capability (i.e., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations).
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs and monitors for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Analyze and use HR metrics, such as turnover, time system data and overtime reports, to determine appropriate action. Including supporting workforce planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School Diploma/GED AND ten (10) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience.
• Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years Generalist experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience; OR
• Master’s degree AND three (3) years Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years Generalist experience; OR
• Master’s degree and four (4) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience.
• Understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective.
• Understanding of and experience with most or all the core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc.).
• Experience working within a dispute resolution process.
• Experience in independently leading an investigation process.
• Experience in addressing complex employee relations issues autonomously.
• Experience in independently handling routine and complex scenarios utilizing various resources.
• Experience leading a project to completion.
• Ability to address and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism, poise, and diplomacy skills. Standing by decisions.
• Ability to coach and influence leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess consultative/collaborative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners.
• Must be a confident communicator, including written and verbal skills, effective at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous business conditions.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and absolute confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that encompass amongst other things, a positive disposition, high level of accountability, motivating others, adapting to change, expressing confidence, encouraging & developing others to succeed, inspiring ideas, cultivates a positive team culture that creates a caring and inclusive environment, and seeking out ways to serve others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related discipline
• PHR/SPHR Certification
• Mining or Industrial setting experience
• Experience leading a dispute resolution process (leading arbitrations, etc.).

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$85,000-$116,500. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.