VP, Human Resource Business Partner - Nevada Projects

anglogold•Las Vegas, NV

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP HRBP for Nevada Projects will be a core member of the project leadership team. The VP HRBP will design and execute the human capital strategy required to take this project from initial investment through to commissioning and operations. This is a high-visibility role where ability to scale teams, manage complex workforce dynamics, and maintain a high-performance culture under pressure will directly impact the project’s outcomes for AGA.

Requirements

10-15 years of HR experience, with a significant portion spent supporting major capital projects ($500M+ scale) in industries like Energy, Mining, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing.
You are a proven entity who can advance human capability, foster collaboration, accelerate the business, simplifies complexities and mobilize information.
You don't just follow policies; you build systems. You understand how project milestones (FID, Mechanical Completion) dictate HR priorities.
You are comfortable in the "grey area" of project life and can pivot quickly when project scopes or timelines shift.
You use metrics to tell a story, whether it’s predicting attrition risks or measuring the efficiency of a massive hiring surge.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (Master’s or SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred).
Deep understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile) as they relate to human capital.
Proficiency in enterprise-grade HCM systems (SAP Success factors preferred) and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred

Responsibilities

Architect the multi-year headcount strategy, ensuring the right technical expertise is in place for every phase of the project lifecycle (FEED, construction and operations).
Act as a trusted coach and advisor to Project leadership, providing data-driven insights on organizational health and risk.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to build a sourcing strategy for both the Nevada Projects and Operations.
Design and defend a compensation approach that attracts and retains the capabilities required to deliver the project and run operations. Oversee long-term incentive plans (LTIPs), project stage gate linked performance bonuses, and localized retention structures for key talent and critical roles. Manage the complex logistics of international or domestic mobilizations and relocations.
Build a scalable org structure that accounts for the planned "ramp up" and "ramp down" periods, ensuring smooth transitions and knowledge transfer.
Champion succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
Lead Projects and Operations integration efforts, culture transformation, and large-scale change initiatives.
Embed a "Safety First" culture within the HR framework, ensuring that engagement and well-being are prioritized in high-intensity environments. Ensure a positive work culture through actioning of culture survey outcomes.
Navigate complex labor environments, contractor management, and localized compliance in Nevada.
In collaboration with the two VP Projects and Operational Readiness Director, build and execute the People Workstream to enable the transition from project to construction to operations of both North Bullfrog and Arthur.
Ensure that the full learning (training) and development approach, plan and activities are scoped, designed and actioned as part of the integrated operational readiness plan.

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, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
wellbeing reimbursement program
tuition reimbursement
flexible/hybrid work schedule
annual short-term and long-term incentive plans