Senior Human Resources Generalist

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!   

Where You Will Work 

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   

What You Will Do

• Act as Company’s sole representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board, and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees. 
• Lead employment and compliance-based investigations. 
• Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues; this may include acting as a mentor or supervisor for other HR team members. 
• Collaborate with leadership in effective performance management (ensures alignment with policies and procedures) and coaches on developing effective pipeline and succession plans. 
• Implement projects and HR improvements as directed by leadership; facilitating change management, engagement, coaching and advising of stakeholders. 
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information. 
• Implement HR goals, processes, practices, and systems to build organizational and individual capability (i.e., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations). 
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs and monitors for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws. 
• Analyze and use HR metrics, such as turnover, time system data and overtime reports, to determine appropriate action. Including supporting workforce planning and forecasting initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as requested. 

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School Diploma/GED AND ten (10) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years Generalist experience; OR 
• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience; OR 
• Master’s degree AND three (3) years Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years Generalist experience; OR 
• Master’s degree and four (4) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience with a minimum of three (3) years Generalist experience. 
• Understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective. 
• Understanding of and experience with most or all the core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc.). 
• Experience working within a dispute resolution process. 
• Experience in independently leading an investigation process. 
• Experience in addressing complex employee relations issues autonomously. 
• Experience in independently handling routine and complex scenarios utilizing various resources. 
• Experience leading a project to completion. 
• Ability to address and resolve workplace conflicts. 
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism, poise, and diplomacy skills. Standing by decisions. 
• Ability to coach and influence leadership at all levels of the organization. 
• Must possess consultative/collaborative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners. 
• Must be a confident communicator, including written and verbal skills, effective at all levels of the organization. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous business conditions. 
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and absolute confidentiality. 
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that encompass amongst other things, a positive disposition, high level of accountability, motivating others, adapting to change, expressing confidence, encouraging & developing others to succeed, inspiring ideas, cultivates a positive team culture that creates a caring and inclusive environment, and seeking out ways to serve others. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related discipline 
• PHR/SPHR Certification 
• Mining or Industrial setting experience 
• Experience leading a dispute resolution process (leading arbitrations, etc.).

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,500-$120,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.  Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits  
• Company-paid life and disability insurance  
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match  
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave  
• Tuition assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle  
• Internal progression opportunities  
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!  

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.  
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.  
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.  
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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