Vice President, Human Resources

Barrick Mining Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Vice President, Human Resources to lead HR functions across North America. This hands-on role focuses on aligning HR practices with strategic goals, enhancing brand recognition while managing effective recruitment and operational performance. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Human Resources and at least five years of senior leadership experience, preferably in mining. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior leadership role with proven initiative delivery.
• Experience in mining operations is preferred.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy aligning with operational needs.
• Partner with leaders for workforce planning.
• Lead recruitment and selection for talent acquisition.

Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Integrity

Cultural Sensitivity

Proactivity

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

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

Barrick has an opening for the Vice President, Human Resources. The Vice President, Human Resources leads the Human Resources function across North America, ensuring that HR practices align with the strategic objectives of the Company. This is a hands‑on position, providing high‑level support and guidance to operational HR Teams to ensure appropriate people practices are implemented and embedded, enhancing the Company’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

At Barrick, 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

• Implement an HR strategy and strategic objectives for the Company, ensuring these align with operational requirements and are fully embedded across the Company / operations, whilst improving brand recognition in the markets in which the Company operates.
• Partner with senior leaders within the Company to identify, understand and implement initiatives to meet their people / team requirements.
• Ensure appropriate workforce planning activities take place, supporting leaders manage labour headcounts per the operational budget.
• Ensure operating models are effectively and efficiently designed to deliver safe and exceptional operational performance.
• Ensure a range of exceptional recruitment and selection practices are in place to identify and onboard the right talent to drive the Company forward.
• Accountable to ensure that Industrial Relations and associated collective bargaining instruments are well managed and proactively designed to support the operations.
• Lead the development of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and offboarding, and retention of talent to meet Company needs.
• Lead the Company’s succession planning review activities, ensuring practical value creation through the various processes.
• Provide specialist, ad hoc, advice to leadership teams to enable greater team productivity and collaboration.
• Implementation of projects and change initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the region’s ‘Journey to Zero’.
• Role model high standards of professional behaviour and ethics, in accordance with our DNA.
• Collaborate with regional team members, colleagues and peers, including providing support to regional exploration teams.
• Accountable for ensuring succession planning activities are proactively managed, with development plans in place for individuals to assume critical positions within the team.
• Undertake and deliver projects and ad hoc work / assignments as required by the business.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent Level in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or similar subject.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a visible senior leadership role, with a proven record of delivering key initiatives.
• Familiarity with mining operations, preferred.
• Act with integrity at all times.
• Ability to communicate / engage effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complexity.
• Ability to be proactive and innovative within a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a range of levels inside and outside the business.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team setting.
• Able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and multi‑cultural awareness.
• Sense of urgency.
• Strong business ethics and values.

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.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 and 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”.