Manager Human Resources - Cordero Mine

Manager Human Resources

Summary of Position:

The Manager Human Resources is responsible for helping to create a high performance work environment, through improved employee relations, leadership development, recruitment and selection, affirmative action, performance management, training and administration of HR policies and procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist management with implementing human resources strategies to meet business objectives and results
• Implement HR Policies, procedures, strategies and programs to ensure operational consistency
• Advise and consult with the operation leaders on daily basis in all HR related matters.
• Manage, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance and support to site and corporate managers on matters relating to employees as individuals and the management of the workforce in general.
• Guide department management in performance and salary reviews.
• Identify succession planning needs for the mine site.
• Facilitate employee development.
• Work with Senior Management in creating an understanding climate of expectation and enforcement of company policies, procedures and ethical practices.
• Manage the site HR budget.
• Consult with management to facilitate initiatives that support employee performance, engagement and retention while maximizing organizational effectiveness.
• Understands the Company's strategic and operating plans and workforce utilization requirements

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field and 8-10 years’ experience or any combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge to successfully perform the job, including prior experience as a site HR Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Solid understanding of Human Resource procedures, principles and concepts including employee relations, training and development, performance management, recruiting and compensation and benefits.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable federal and state labor laws
• Sound business acumen and well developed assessment, judgment and critical thinking abilities
• Strong conflict management skills to include resolution of complex employee relation issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and develop robust action plans
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communicates a "can do" attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors
• Strong negotiating skills and experience
• Employee development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills
• Ability to build relationships and work well across functions
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to organize priorities in order to reach the goals and deliverables of assigned projects through analytical and problem-solving expertise.
• Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation, financial planning and control, quality management, risk management, and the achievement of targets

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to continuously sit with frequent forward bending and rotation. The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 15 pounds; rarely to horizontally lift up to 34 pounds; and rarely lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds or swing up to 12 pounds. The employee is required to rarely push or pull up to 100 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally use a right hand grip up to 30 pounds of force; and rarely use hand at an elevated level. The employee is required continuously stand with forward bending and frequently rotating; kneel; and frequently to walk; climb stairs; crouch; squat repetitively; and occasionally crawl. Rarely the employee is required to squat repetitively or reach up to 74”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment: Works in office environment and site environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Working outdoors in all weather conditions; working in plant environment; working in shop environment; and working in the cab of equipment or vehicle.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently with or without accommodation. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above job profile reflects the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be expected based on operational and departmental needs.