Human Resources Manager

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989. Following the conclusion of mining activities in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will oversee the Human Resources Department for the Kettle River Operations (KRO). This role requires strong leadership expertise, management skills, and a deep understanding of employee relations and operational efficiency.

Job Summary

- Lead the consistent execution of the Human Resources (“HR”) strategy and initiatives at Kettle River to ensure that it is aligned with the organization’s long-term strategy.

- Ensure the delivery of core HR programs and processes for employees, including, but not limited to, employee relations, performance and talent management, recruitment, compensation, benefit administration, payroll, training and development, labor law compliance, and relocation.

- Ensure that site HR initiatives, polices, and practices are implemented, aligned, and are compliant with all company policies and procedures.

- Provide guidance on HR programs such as benefits, retirement, employee policies and procedures, grievances, and other programs to ensure compliance with applicable plan documents, legislations, and regulations.

- Analyze data trends and use data to make informed business decisions.

- Oversee recruitment and daily sourcing strategies.

- Provide oversight on disability, retirement, or death benefit claims amongst insurance carriers, employees, dependents, or beneficiaries.

- Work closely with the regional HR management team and Legal to ensure all issues related to employment law are handled fairly and in compliance with local and federal law.

- Provide input to the design of corporate and regional HR programs and initiatives and ensure they are successfully implemented and understood at the site.

- Ensures the continuous improvement of HR initiatives by recommending improvements and sharing learning post-implementation.

- Identify key performance measures for the Kettle River HR team in order to monitor the performance as well as development of direct reports.

- Proactively collaborate with site management to understand operational requirements and initiatives.

- Evaluate training and development requirements at the site, implement programs, where required, to support training needs.

- Performs other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related discipline. Equivalent experience may be accepted.

- 8-10 years of related work experience.

- 8-10 years of experience working in a supervisory role.

- Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal regulations required, including labor relations, minimum wage laws, FMLA, ADA, retirement plan, and other applicable employment laws.

- Proven record of developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives.

- Excellent influence, leadership, negotiation, technical, project and change management skills.

- Experience with leading, managing, and developing a team of HR professionals.

- Ability to adapt to change and be a positive influence to all employees.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Superior attention to detail.

- Ability to ensure internal and external equity.

- Demonstrated proficiency using HRIS (Performance, Compensation, and Learning Management Systems), Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

- Valid driver’s license issued by the state.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

- Adheres to all safety and environmental requirements and demonstrates leadership in community and stakeholder management.

- Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.

- Wears personal protective equipment at all times while in the production environment.

- Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.

- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Leadership Practices

- Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.

- Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.

- Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.

- Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.

- Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.

- Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.

- Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

- Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.

- Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Kinross Competencies

- Strategic Effectiveness

Develop and communicate rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

- External Engagement

Understand and build relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

- Business Focus

Apply commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

- Living the Kinross Values

Align personal behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to General Manager

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401k with match

- Paid time off

- Stock purchase option

- Basic life insurance

- Short and Long Term Incentives

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).