People & Culture Business Partner

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

3d • 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 demonstrates OceanaGold’s values of care, respect, integrity, performance, and teamwork.

The position manages visa and immigration processes, including coordinating documentation, monitoring compliance, tracking expiration dates, and working with employees, managers, external providers, immigration attorneys, and foreign governmental authorities. It conducts periodic immigration, E-Verify, and I-9 audits and oversees immigration processes to support compliance with applicable labor regulations.

The role coordinates pre-employment requirements and new-starter orientation, develops and updates onboarding content, and ensures People & Culture employees are trained to deliver onboarding. It manages and improves employees’ first 90 days through check-ins during the first week and at 30, 60, and 90 days, and liaises with senior business partners on issues and leader coaching for new employee training and development.

The Business Partner communicates and works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, provides guidance on Haile Gold Mine People & Culture policies and procedures, organizes and prioritizes work, and complies with company safety requirements and policies. Other tasks may be assigned by the People & Culture Superintendents and Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Administrative experience.
• Proactive organizational skills.
• Ability to speak to and teach a large group of people.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage visa and immigration processes, including documentation, compliance monitoring, expiration tracking, and coordination with employees, managers, and external providers.
• Serve as the primary 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 its attendees.
• Develop and update onboarding content.
• Ensure People & Culture employees are trained to execute onboarding training.
• 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 guidance on and communicate Haile Gold Mine People & Culture policies, guidelines, procedures, programs, and philosophies.
• Organize, plan, prioritize, and accomplish work.
• Comply with safety requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as allocated by the People & Culture Superintendents and Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and short-term and long-term bonuses.
• 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 OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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