VP, Human Resources

Company: Hecla Mining Company

Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Reports to: President & CEO

About Hecla Mining Company

Hecla Mining Company is North America's largest primary silver producer and a growing gold producer, with a 130 year operating history. With four producing mines across North America - Greens Creek (Alaska), Lucky Friday (Idaho), Casa Berardi (Quebec), and Keno Hill (Yukon) - Hecla employs approximately 2,000 people and is committed to responsible mining practices, operational excellence, and creating value for all stakeholders.

Position Overview

Hecla is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Human Resources to lead the company's HR function during a period of significant organizational transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the HR infrastructure, systems, and processes of an established mining company positioned for growth. The successful candidate will partner with the executive team to build a modern, scalable HR organization that supports operational excellence, talent development, and cultural alignment across geographically dispersed mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with Hecla's business objectives and transformation agenda
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on all people related matters
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives to support operational and growth objectives
• Champion a safety first culture that reinforces Hecla's commitment to employee wellbeing
  
  

Systems & Process Development

• Assess current HR systems and processes; design and implement a modernization roadmap
• Evaluate, select, and deploy HR technology solutions (HRIS, talent management, analytics) appropriate for a multi-site mining operation
• Establish scalable HR processes, policies, and governance frameworks
• Build HR analytics and reporting capabilities to enable data-driven decision making
  
  

Talent & Culture

• Lead talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies in competitive labor markets
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness
• Drive leadership development and succession planning across the organization
• Foster an inclusive, high performance culture that attracts and retains top talent
  
  

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Oversee labor relations in a unionized environment
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions (US, Canada)
• Manage employee relations and workplace investigations
  
  

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high performing HR team
• Partner effectively with site-based HR professionals across all operations
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
• Experience in mining, natural resources, or heavy industry with multi-site, unionized operations
• Demonstrated success implementing HR systems and process improvements
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging HR data and metrics
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean organization
• Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining
• Knowledge of US and Canadian employment law and regulatory requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting organizational transformation or turnaround initiatives
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms and implementation
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CHRL designation
• Graduate degree in HR, Business, or related discipline
• Experience with due diligence engagements and acquisitions
• Experience in publicly traded companies
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into HR priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Collaborative leadership style with executive presence
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building in an evolving environment
• Results oriented with a bias for action
• High integrity and sound judgment
  
  

Compensation

Hecla offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual incentive, long term equity incentives, and comprehensive benefits.