Director, Human Resources Operational Readiness
About The Position
The Director, Human Resources for Operational Readiness is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing the organizational processes and people infrastructure needed to transition mining projects from construction and development into full-scale commercial production. The role focuses on Day One readiness by ensuring the right people, systems, training, and processes are in place to achieve production targets safely and efficiently. The Director will lead workforce planning, capability building, and organizational design for the North Bullfrog and Arthur projects. This includes developing labor cost strategies and budgets, creating train-to-hire partnerships with Nevada educational institutions, and implementing scalable operating models that support the move from capital expenditure project work to commercial operations. The role also leads the cultural transition to sustainable operations, establishes HR governance and standards, and coordinates readiness plans with project owners, EPCM partners, consultants, internal HR teams, and external agencies. The position requires at least 15 years of mining-industry HR experience, including experience with operational readiness plans and establishing operations. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field is required, as are familiarity with relevant MSHA and/or OSHA requirements, knowledge of Nevada mining workforce considerations, workforce-scaling experience, and understanding of federal and state regulations affecting workforce infrastructure. A valid driver’s license is required for travel to and from the project site in a company vehicle.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of HR experience within the mining industry.
- Experience managing operational readiness plans and executing the establishment of operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience with relevant MSHA and/or OSHA statutory requirements for construction, commissioning, and mining activities.
- Knowledge of mining risks and opportunities in Nevada relevant to workforce development.
- Proven track record of scaling a workforce within an associated timeframe.
- Experience with federal and state regulations that affect workforce infrastructure.
- Valid driver’s license to drive a company vehicle to and from the project site.
Responsibilities
- Develop workforce plans, labor cost strategies, and budgets to support Day One readiness.
- Partner with Nevada educational institutions and trade schools to establish train-to-hire programs for specialized technicians.
- Design and implement lean, scalable operating models to transition the North Bullfrog and Arthur projects from construction to commercial production, balancing workforce needs with automation pathways.
- Oversee HR interfaces between project owners, consultants, and associated firms.
- Lead the cultural shift from a high-intensity project environment to sustainable steady-state operations, embedding company values and a strong focus on safety.
- Develop actions and support community relations associated with building the people infrastructure.
- Develop operational readiness plans for North Bullfrog and build out plans for the Arthur Project.
- Collaborate with relevant HR teams to develop and implement train-to-hire programs for the projects.
- Lead and document reviews with EPCM partners and consultants concerning people and related matters.
- Serve as the primary strategic HR interface among project owners, EPCM, and external agencies.
- Validate third-party operational readiness proposals and align readiness work with internal HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Remuneration, and HRBPs.
- Promote collaborative, solution-oriented readiness, commissioning, operations, and decision-making.
- Develop or validate North Bullfrog Standard Operating Procedures and ensure they can scale and integrate into the Arthur Project’s development.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Wellbeing reimbursement program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible/hybrid work schedule.
- Eligible employees may participate in annual short-term and long-term incentive plans.
- Other ancillary benefits, subject to applicable eligibility and program terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
