Human Resources Generalist I

Freeport McMoRan•Bayard, NM
•$64,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Tyrone is an open-pit copper mining complex located in Grant County, New Mexico – just 10 miles south of the historic mining community of Silver City. The copper processing facilities currently consist of a solvent extraction/electrowinning operation with an annual maximum capacity of approximately 100 million pounds of copper. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years professional human resources experience
  • Understanding of most of the core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc…)
  • Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism, poise and diplomacy skills. Standing by decisions.
  • Must possess consultative/collaborative style and approach.
  • Must be a confident communicator, including written and verbal skills, effective at all levels of the organization.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous business conditions.
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity and absolute confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities that encompass amongst other things, a positive disposition, high level of accountability, motivating others, adapting to change, expressing confidence, encouraging & developing others to succeed, inspiring ideas, cultivates a positive team culture that creates a caring and inclusive environment, and seeking out ways to serve others.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience providing generalist support in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Experience with an alternate dispute resolution process
  • Experience working in SuccessFactors and SAP or other HRMS.
  • Experience using data to make decisions.
  • Experience conducting complex investigations and documenting results in a comprehensive investigative report.
  • Understanding the nuances of the staffing process: vacancy through to hire
  • Versed Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership in order to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues.
  • Implement Human Resources goals, processes, practices & systems to build organizational and people capability (e.g., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations)
  • Assists and supports employment and compliance-based investigations under the direction of HR team members.
  • Supports workforce planning and forecasting initiatives in alignment with site and Corporate HR processes and goals.
  • Implement cost effective and practical Human Resources solutions while ensuring the ability to attract and retain required skills.
  • Assist with projects and HR improvements as directed by leadership; facilitating change management, engagement, coaching and advising of stakeholders.
  • Responsible for protecting and maintaining privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
  • Participate as a Company representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
  • Internal progression opportunities
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