HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

• Help us to shape the future of sustainable mining
• Be a part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Role Based in Salt Lake City

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in aligning business needs and context with a clear and actionable human resources strategy. You’ll work closely with leadership across our Underground operations and Kennecott Operational and Technical support areas to translate strategic objectives into tailored HR programs and interventions that drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting into the General Manager, People – Kennecott, you will be responsible for the following activities.

• Translate business strategies and objectives into a comprehensive HR strategy with supporting programs to enhance team and organizational performance.
• Serve as a core member of the leadership team, contributing to business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Foster employee engagement by supporting leaders in shaping a positive work environment.
• Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis, dialogue, and observation; diagnose root causes and implement strategic interventions.
• Partner with leaders to drive and sustain change initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Areas of Expertise (AoE), Shared Services, and other internal partners to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Monitor service delivery against SLAs and key performance indicators, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of HR policies, tools, and programs to help shape continuous improvement.
• Act as a coach and advisor to leadership, challenging conventional thinking and encouraging innovative approaches.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or critical HR issues.

What You'll Bring

• Deep expertise in HR Business Partnering, recognized for specialized knowledge and influence.
• Proven ability to solve complex issues and deliver effective, data-driven solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across diverse teams and functions.
• Leadership experience, including managing small project teams or workstreams.
• Coaching acumen with the confidence to challenge senior leaders constructively.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Annual incentive program
• Career development to further your ambitions
• 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, etc)
• Our culture is aligned with Rio Tinto’s values of safety, teamwork, respect, integrity and excellence with the addition of two specific values: entrepreneurship and creativity. We have a non-hierarchical approach, one open to improving collaboration and fostering inclusion. This culture enables multi-disciplinary teams to network on complex challenges across organizational boundaries (internal and external).

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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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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