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Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)Seasoned HR business partner with high impact and influenceProvide guidance and support to leadership and employees during a period of transitionRole is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CanadaAbout the roleFinding better waysxe2x84xa2 to provide the materials the world needs.We are seeking a well-rounded HR Business Partner to be part of the RTIT&D HR leadership team and to partner with Diavik leadership to deliver business objectives through fit for purpose people, organization and culture solutions. The HRBP will foster a people-centric approach to deliver a safe, productive, and innovative business. A focus on employee engagement, behaviours and culture, performance and productivity, talent and capability, leadership effectiveness and inclusion and diversity across the teams will be key to delivering this outcome.This is a great opportunity for an established and experienced HR professional to make a real difference within this global portfolio. The Diavik Mine is transitioning to closure of its operations in mid-2026; this role affords qualified candidates the opportunity to be part of a unique period in the mines operations, exposing individuals to experiences few get an opportunity to be involved in, while benefiting from Rios global reach for opportunities beyond this role.Although this position is based in the Yellowknife Corporate office, regular travel to the mine site will be required to engage with and become familiar with the operations and our people.We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industrys best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution.Reporting to the General manager, People, RTIT&D and working in a collaborative and challenging environment, you will be:Translating business strategies, objectives and context into a People & Culture plan that is unique to the current phase of the mineEngaging internally with other RT assets and colleagues to implement a talent brokering process that supportsSupporting leadership with the ongoing capability build and development of their teamsConstructively challenging and coaching leaders on their individual and collective effectivenessProviding coaching and mentorship to the Human Resources team, ensuring team members are multi-skilled and cross-trained to better support the businessOverseeing the MyPath program, a bespoke people program focused on supporting employees in preparing for their career goals beyond Diavik, including engaging with external government and non-governmental partners to ensure supports are robust and effectiveEngaging with internal partners, including the Communities and Social Performance team, to ensure commitments according to various license to operate agreements are achievedParticipate in various committees related to planning for Diaviks closure, ensuring partners are aware, involved and prepared for the impactsCollaborating with the broader People function across RTIT&D and RT, as well as internal service providers to deliver on identified needs within the businessPartnering with leaders to maintain employee engagement during a critical period in the life of mineBe an active HR member and change champion within the broader People community to drive our exciting agenda on culture, talent and simplificationWhat youll bringA commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and your teamBachelor's Degree in a relevant field with at least 10 years of experience in similar rolesA seasoned HR background with experience collaborating within a global matrix organization to deliver fit for purpose business supportExperience in organizational design and implementation of appropriate tools and systems, organization and development interventions and employee / labour relationsAn ability to translate strategy into executable and measurable outcomesProven ability to engage, influence and collaborate with senior leadership teams with a good application of contemporary HR systems, processes and obligationsFlexibility to work across time zones and hold a high level of integrity, confidentiality and credibilityWhat we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing youve helped the world progress.A work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent or fixed-term position working directly for Rio TintoA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive suite of benefits for employees and immediate familyCompany provided insurance coverageAttractive share ownership planCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Where you will be workingThe Diavik Diamond Mine, in Canadas Northwest Territories, is located on a 20 square kilometer island, called East Island, in Lac de Gras, a lake located 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife. It is 100 kilometers north of the tree line and 210 km south of the Arctic Circle. Workers at the mine site commute to the island by plane.Our diamonds from Diavik are stunning white gems, produced to the highest possible standards of safety and integrity. At Diavik, the safety of our people is our number one priority. We will never compromise this. Having all the people who come to our mine site return home to their families and loved ones at the end of every roster or visit is our number one goal.xc3x80 propos de Rio TintoRio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des socixc3xa9txc3xa9s minixc3xa8res et des matxc3xa9riaux. Nous sommes xc3xa9tablis dans 35 pays oxc3xb9 nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de laluminium, des minxc3xa9raux critiques et dautres matxc3xa9riaux nxc3xa9cessaires xc3xa0 la transition xc3xa9nergxc3xa9tique mondiale et xc3xa0 la prospxc3xa9ritxc3xa9 des personnes, des communautxc3xa9s et des nations.Nous exerxc3xa7ons nos activitxc3xa9s depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulxc3xa9es au fil des gxc3xa9nxc3xa9rations et sur les diffxc3xa9rents continents. Notre mission trouver de meilleures faxc3xa7ons de fournir les matxc3xa9riaux dont le monde a besoin nous guide dans notre quxc3xaate dinnovation et damxc3xa9lioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits xc3xa0 faibles xc3xa9missions et rxc3xa9pondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons xc3xa0 crxc3xa9er des partenariats nous permettant de rxc3xa9soudre des problxc3xa8mes, de crxc3xa9er des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.About Rio TintoRio 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 cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Chaque voix compteNous sommes dxc3xa9terminxc3xa9s xc3xa0 crxc3xa9er un milieu inclusif oxc3xb9 les employxc3xa9s se sentent xc3xa0 laise dxc3xaatre eux-mxc3xaames. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait limpression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectxc3xa9es et que les points de vue, aussi varixc3xa9s soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais xc3xa9galement essentiels xc3xa0 notre succxc3xa8s. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 et dignitxc3xa9, sans xc3xa9gard xc3xa0 la race, au genre, xc3xa0 la nationalitxc3xa9, xc3xa0 lorigine ethnique, xc3xa0 la religion, xc3xa0 lxc3xa2ge, xc3xa0 lorientation sexuelle ou xc3xa0 tout autre aspect distinctif.Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures dAutochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communautxc3xa9 LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs xc3xa2gxc3xa9s, de personnes handicapxc3xa9es et de reprxc3xa9sentants dorigines diverses.Every Voice MattersAt 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.

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