Talent Acquisition Specialist

i-80 Gold Corp.; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold Corp. in Nevada seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support onboarding and KPI-driven hiring for our Lone Tree Mine, Valmy. You will manage training milestones and ensure safe, compliant onboarding across site operations.

You will partner with managers to close talent gaps, schedule onboarding days, and mentor new hires while traveling to multiple mine sites as needed to support recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field OR 3-4 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Previous experience in mining or construction preferred.
• Proven ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics and KPIs to drive operational decisions
• Familiarity with onboarding programs, tracking training milestones, or coordinating adult learning/certifications.
• Familiarity with search tools and local job boards, with a readiness to learn mining-specific platforms.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently follow up with frontline laborers, shift supervisors, and corporate executives alike.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites, career fairs, or community hire events.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial mining environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate the site integration process, ensuring new hires complete safety training and job certifications within 30/60/90 days.
• Conduct structured check-ins with new hires and supervisors at Day 30/60/90 to assess performance and alignment.
• Maintain and analyze talent metrics such as Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, 90-Day Turnover, Training Completion, and Cost-Per-Hire; present insights to site leadership.
• Collaborate with managers to identify performance gaps, coordinate refresher training, and conduct stay/exit interviews to improve retention.
• Coordinate and facilitate structured group onboarding days; serve as primary contact from day one through initial training completion.
• Partner with shift supervisors to pair new hires with mentors and track mentorship effectiveness weekly.
• Collaborate with trainers to update onboarding manuals, digital modules, and SOPs based on feedback.
• Coordinate annual performance review process including goal setting, mid-year checks, and year-end evaluations.
• Assist managers with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and tracking progress toward development goals.
• Ensure performance management practices align with company policies and employment requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Data-driven HR metrics

Travel readiness

Mining/Construction familiarity

Education

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

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Job description

About Us

At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist
i-80 Gold is seeking a results driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our rapidly growing company to bridge the gap between hiring, training, and long-term performance. In this role, you will oversee initial onboarding training and track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to employee success and retention.
Location: Lone Tree Mine, 29100 Lone Tree Mine Rd, Valmy, NV 89438 (With frequent travel to other mine sites)

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate the site integration process. Ensure all new hires complete mandatory safety training, operational certifications, and job-specific training milestones within their first 30/60/90 days.
• Conduct structured check-ins with new hires and their supervisors at critical intervals (Day 30, 60, and 90) to evaluate performance, address transition challenges, and ensure alignment with role expectations.
• Maintain and analyze critical talent metrics including Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, 90-Day Turnover, Training Completion Rates, and Cost-Per-Hire. Present insights regularly to site leadership.
• Collaborate with managers to identify performance gaps in new hires, coordinate refresher training where needed, and conduct stay/exit interviews to continuously improve site retention strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate structured group onboarding days, acting as the primary point of contact from day one through the completion of initial training.
• Partner with shift supervisors to pair new hires with experienced peer mentors on-site and follow up weekly to assess the effectiveness of the mentorship.
• Collaborate with technical trainers to update onboarding manuals, digital training modules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on feedback from new hire exit/stay interviews.
• Coordinate the annual performance review process, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, year-end evaluations, and employee development discussions.
• Assist managers with developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), identifying employee growth opportunities, and tracking progress toward professional development goals.
• Ensure performance management practices are consistent with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field OR 3-4 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Previous experience in mining or construction preferred.
• Proven ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics and KPIs to drive operational decisions
• Familiarity with managing onboarding programs, tracking training milestones, or coordinating adult learning/certifications.
• Familiarity with search tools and local job boards, with a readiness to learn mining-specific platforms.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently follow up with frontline laborers, shift supervisors, and corporate executives alike.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites, career fairs, or community hire events.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial mining environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.