VP, Human Resource Business Partner - Nevada Projects

VP HRBP for Nevada Projects 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. Key Responsibilities Strategic Workforce Planning: 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). Executive Advisory: Act as a trusted coach and advisor to Project leadership, providing data-driven insights on organizational health and risk. Talent Acquisition: Partner with Talent Acquisition to build a sourcing strategy for both the Nevada Projects and Operations. Retention & Total Rewards: 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. Organizational Design: Build a scalable org structure that accounts for the planned "ramp up" and "ramp down" periods, ensuring smooth transitions and knowledge transfer. Talent Development: Champion succession planning, leadership development, and performance management. Culture transformation: Lead Projects and Operations integration efforts, culture transformation, and large-scale change initiatives. Culture & Safety Leadership: 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. Employee Relations: Navigate complex labor environments, contractor management, and localized compliance in Nevada. Operational Readiness: 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. Learning & Development: 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. Experience & Competencies 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. HR Competencies : Proven ability to advance human capability, foster collaboration, accelerate the business, simplify complexities, and mobilize information. Architect Mindset : Build systems rather than simply following policies; understand how project milestones (FID, Mechanical Completion) dictate HR priorities. High Stakes Navigation : Comfortable in the "grey area" of project life and able to pivot quickly when project scopes or timelines shift. Data Fluency : Use metrics to tell a story, predict attrition risks, and measure the efficiency of a massive hiring surge. Technical Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (Master’s or SPHR/SHRM‑SCP preferred). Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile) as they relate to human capital. Systems: Proficiency in enterprise-grade HCM systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred) and project management tools. Benefits AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package, including company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. Additional benefits include employer‑paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work‑life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule for eligible employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short‑term and long‑term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion. 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