Job Description

Advisor, Human Resources

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Located at the Lac de Gras Mine Site

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Human Resources Advisor to be responsible in providing human resource support to leaders and employees and provide coaching on the application of Human Resources Systems. This role is critical in ensuring the fair and consistent application of Human Resources policies, procedures and processes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a growing and diverse team.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Human Resources, Team Lead, located at the Lac de Gras Mine Site, you will be working on a 1 week on/1 week off rotation. You will be responsible for:

• Providing human resource support to Human Resource Business Partners, leaders and employees;
• Assisting in implementation of human resources programs and policies within the business;
• Supporting leaders and Human Resource Business Partners with the implementation of operational projects and recurring annual activities such as salary review, talent review and performance management;
• Advising on human resources policies and procedures, employee relations, performance, labour and regulatory issues;
• Providing coaching to leaders to support effective workplace relationships and increase skill level in employee management;
• Conducting investigations into breaches of policy and procedure;
• Leading special projects and other initiatives (e.g., employee engagement, performance and capability improvement, attractions and retention initiatives);
• Identifying improvement initiatives in human resources processes.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or any related discipline;
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity with HR Generalist function in a large organization;
• Solid understanding of key HR drivers of business success;
• Good working knowledge of a range of HR functions (HR, payroll, benefits, talent, etc.) and how they interrelate;
• Knowledge and experience with the Workers Compensation Act of the Northwest Territories;
• Excellent understanding of our "Duty to Accommodate" and the Human Rights Act, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and regulations;
• Proven ability to successfully implement and manage short term and long-term disability cases;
• Proficient working knowledge of HRIS (HR Information Systems) and employee database software;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating HR technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators.

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be 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.

Applications close on November 23, 2022.

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)