Human Resources Advisor

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Who we are:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Advisor at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5/2 schedule and will report to the Human Resources Manager.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Hudbay Minerals Inc., many career development opportunities are available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals. Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position

Human Resources Advisor

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Superintendent, the Human Resources Advisor is responsible for providing generalist Human Resources support to Copper Mountain Mine employees and is an integral member of the Human Resources team. This will be accomplished by delivering day-to-day HR activities and partnering with Copper Mountain leaders in providing guidance within various human resources areas for the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a courageous safety advocate by promoting and supporting a strong safety culture at Copper Mountain Mine,
• Partners with people leaders to determine recruitment requirements; manages and participates in the full cycle recruitment process, including preparing job postings, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and preparing offers of employment,
• Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to people leaders and employees on human resources practices, policies, and programs,
• Interprets and administers the terms in the Team Member Handbook,
• Contributes to the development of industry-leading Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs,
• Manages the employee onboarding and offboarding processes,
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with employees by ensuring a sense of confidentiality, mutual trust, concern, respect, and teamwork,
• Maintains compliance with federal and provincial regulations concerning employment,
• Handles electronic employment records and associated HR systems,
• Manages, analyzes, and presents key HR data for reporting purposes,
• Identifies opportunities to improve HR support, focused on effectiveness, efficiency, and process simplification,
• Participates in ongoing training and learning opportunities as well as HR projects and initiatives,
• Performs all other duties or projects necessary to support mine operations related to the Human Resources Advisor role as required or assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered,
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR generalist experience,
• CPHR and/or RPR designation or working towards is considered an asset,
• Experience in the mining industry or heavy industry is an asset,
• Strong computer system aptitude and experience working with various types of software including Google Workspace,
• Previous experience working with an HRIS system is considered an asset,
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

Required Skill

• Confident communicator at all levels of the Copper Mountain operation including listening, writing, presenting,
• Self-directed and works with minimal supervision,
• Committed team player with the ability to collaborate well with others in a meaningful and impactful manner while coupled with a friendly and positive demeanor and professional image,
• Ability to manage time to accomplish a variety of assignments with conflicting priorities and competing demands,
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent judgement, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality,
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data, check for errors and/or inaccuracies.

Working Conditions

• Work involves a set work schedule on-site, Monday to Friday,
• Exposure to dust and temperature fluctuations,
• Occasional exposure to fluctuations in sounds, noise, vibration levels,
• Work includes working near others with a high degree of social interaction,
• Regular exposure to a team environment,
• Frequent exposure to sitting at a computer doing work online,
• Work involves highly repetitive tasks that offer limited opportunities to vary sequence or other aspects of the work causing monotony.

Salary Range

$80K - $87K / annum.