Human Resources Advisor (fixed-term 12 months)

• Join a global organization that drives control system improvements in an integrated site
• Excellent opportunities for career development and technical expertise.
• 12 month fixed- term role based in Superior, Arizona

About the role

We are looking for a HR Advisor to provide Human Resources operational support as part of the People Experience team on a 12- month fixed-term employment contract. The generalist duties for this role range from overseeing and performing daily HR generalist functions to managing Human Resources projects.

People Experience forms the delivery team of our Human Resources function. It offers global expertise and services in areas of recruitment and day-to-day HR operations.

This role is a great opportunity to work with a collaborative team and continue your development as a skilled generalist in a fast paced and demanding work environment and support broader project work onsite and remotely. Reporting to the HR Manager you will be:

• Providing coaching and support to managers and employees on HR systems, processes, policies, procedures, special projects and programs(e.g., employee engagement, performance and capability improvement, attractions and retention initiatives);
• Processing appropriate HRIS (HR Information System) changes (hires, salary updates) and maintain employee personnel files
• Partnering with and supporting managers and HR Business Partners with people activities as well as helping the business achieve their people resource strategies
• Supporting offshore recruiting team and hiring managers with the implementation and improvement of the new recruitment process
• Assisting in identifying key issues and solutions to enhance people effectiveness
• Providing human resource support to Human Resource Business Partners, managers and employees.
• Assisting, implementing and advising on human resources policies and procedures, employee relations, performance, labour and regulatory issues.
• Conducting investigations into breaches of policy and procedure.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working in a mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced work environment

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent experience working in HR supporting employees
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with a minimum 2yrs Employee Relations experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage broad range of tasks prioritize effectively and apply knowledge of human resources laws & policies and communicate with stakeholders
• Extensive experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with SAP beneficial
• Strong skills in prioritization, planning, multi-tasking, and time managementand changes in methodologies and systems
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborating within a global and networked organization,internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating HR technical information for the target audience from senior managers to operators.

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.

The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 metres below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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