People & Culture Business Partner

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The People & Culture Business Partner oversees the onboarding program and manages legal compliance for work authorizations. The role also provides administrative support to the People & Culture department and models OceanaGold’s values of care, respect, integrity, performance, and teamwork.

The position manages immigration and work authorization processes, including documentation, compliance monitoring, expiration-date tracking, coordination with employees, managers, external providers, immigration attorneys, and government authorities, as well as periodic immigration, E-Verify, and I-9 audits. It also coordinates pre-employment requirements, new starter orientation, onboarding content and training, and the first 90 days of each employee’s experience.

The Business Partner communicates and applies Haile Gold Mine People & Culture policies, guidelines, procedures, programs, and philosophies; plans and prioritizes work; and complies with safety requirements and company policies. Other duties may be assigned by the People & Culture Superintendents and Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Administrative experience.
• Proactive organizational skills.
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
• Proven ability to perform with accuracy and efficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous immigration experience.
• Certificate or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to speak to and teach a large group of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage visa and immigration processes by coordinating documentation, monitoring compliance, tracking expiration dates, and working with employees, managers, and external providers to support work authorizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact among employees, People & Culture, external immigration attorneys, and foreign governmental authorities.
• Conduct periodic internal immigration, E-Verify, and I-9 audits.
• Oversee immigration processes to support adherence to federal, state, and international labor regulations.
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed.
• Coordinate new starter orientation and develop and update onboarding content.
• Ensure People & Culture employees are trained to deliver onboarding training and coordinate attendees effectively.
• Manage, track, and improve employees’ first 90-day experience in coordination with People & Culture, department leaders, and new starters.
• Conduct new-employee check-ins during the first week and at 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Liaise with Senior Business Partners on issues and coach leaders on new employee training and development.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with colleagues to promote a harmonious working environment.
• Provide consistent guidance on and communicate Haile Gold Mine People & Culture policies, guidelines, procedures, programs, and philosophies.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Comply with safety requirements and observe company policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as allocated by the People & Culture Superintendents and Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Short-term and long-term bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, and 401(k).
• Long service recognition.
• Living Our Values recognition program.
• In-office snack shop.
• Monthly paid training and professional development.
• Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork.
• Access to the OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED