South32

Principal, Human Resources Business Partner

LocationTucson, AZ

About This Job


Date: 4 Jun 2025


Location: Tucson, AZ, US, 85718


Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.


Discover a Brighter Future

At South32, we are meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we will support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.



ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.



ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.



WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers



ABOUT THE ROLE


As Principal, Human Resources Business Partner based at the Hermosa Project site you will work directly with business leaders and employees to serve as the main point of contact for all human resource related needs and issues. This includes a focus on building strong teams, influencing employee relations and driving the South32 culture. This role will act as a change agent and anticipate needs of the teams they support as well as serving as a leadership coach.


Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Champion a culture of safety, care, and accountability, aligned with South32 HR Ways of Working.
Drive performance and collaboration by coaching leaders and enabling high-performing teams.
Support people strategies and continuous improvement aligned with business goals.
Develop team capabilities through coaching, feedback, and meaningful development opportunities.
Deliver strategic HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, talent, and performance.
Provide expert advice on organization design, role alignment, and compensation frameworks.
Guide leaders through employee relations matters, ensuring timely, compliant, and business-focused outcomes.
Collaborate with HR teams to ensure consistency, share best practices, and shape policy development.
Analyze workforce trends to inform decision-making and support local change initiatives.



ABOUT YOU

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or other relevant field or equivalent work experience
SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
7 to 10 years’ experience in a human resources role with preference given to candidates who have mining, heavy industrial operations or major capital projects experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including compensation practices, employee and industrial relations, diversity, talent management, federal and state employment laws within a heavy industry context
Strong negotiation, influence, and persuasion skills; able to challenge constructively
Skilled in advising and empowering effective people management
Clear and impactful communicator, both written and verbal


South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.


South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.



Nearest Major Market: Tucson

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