HR Adviser (Fixed-Term)
- Unique opportunity to work with amazing people supported by a global company
- Enjoy family friendly benefits and a competitive compensation package
- Promote our world class reputation for safety, diversity, and inclusion
- This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role with flex schedule available 4 days onsite 1 day remote
- For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $99,440 – $136,730
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic HR Adviser (Fixed-Term 12 month) to provide Human Resources operational support to our mine in Boron, California. This is a great opportunity for a people-driven adviser to oversee and perform daily human resource functions and manage projects.
The People Services Team forms the delivery of our human resources function. It also offers global expertise and services in areas of recruitment and day-to-day operations.
This role is a great opportunity to work with a collaborative team and continue your development as a skilled HR adviser. You’ll experience a rewarding work environment and support broader work with remote teams. Reporting to the Human Resource Team Lead, you will:
- Provide coaching and support to leaders and employees on HR systems, processes, policies, procedures, and programs
- Process appropriate status changes such as new hires, salary information, and updates to personnel files
- Partner with and support leaders and colleagues with activities as well as help us to achieve our objectives
- Provide employee relations support and work with bargaining units in a professional and confidential manner
- Provide support in Change Management, Performance Management, Group HR Initiatives, and Conflict Management,
- Support offshore recruiting teams and hiring leaders with the implementation and improvement of our new talent acquisition process
What you need to succeed in this role
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent experience working in HR
- Three or more years of relevant HR experience including a minimum of two years of employee relations experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge of human resource laws and policies and communicate with stakeholders
- Extensive experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with SAP will be beneficial
- Skills in prioritization, planning, multi-tasking, and time management
- A PHR/SPHR certification or equivalent is preferred but not required
What we offer
We are committed to provide our employees what they deserve. Be recognized for your contributions, your way of thinking, and go home knowing you’re helping the world to progress. Our leading rewards package includes:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Access to top tier health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- A 6% of eligible pay company contribution to save towards retirement
- A generous 401(k) match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program to purchase Rio Tinto stock including matching company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies to cover life’s important moments (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
- Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. This helps to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team of experts to support and work with you to explore your career goals
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
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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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.