Strategic HR Leader—Talent, Compliance & People Ops

MP Materials; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a Manager of Human Resources to shape and execute the HR strategy at the Mountain Pass, CA location. You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across sites, partnering with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals.

You will lead policy development, employee development programs, and DEI efforts, while managing HR metrics, vendor relations, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation and employee development.
• Coach and develop leaders; facilitate leadership development sessions.
• Develop, implement and update HR policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise management on HR issues, including conflict resolution and workforce planning.
• Drive DEI initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Analyze HR metrics and prepare leadership reports.
• Oversee employee relations and issue resolution; ensure timely action.
• Coordinate with external vendors and legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy development

Labor law knowledge

HR analytics

Leadership coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

MP Materials is seeking a Manager of Human Resources to shape and execute the HR strategy at the Mountain Pass, CA location. You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across sites, partnering with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals.

You will lead policy development, employee development programs, and DEI efforts, while managing HR metrics, vendor relations, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.