Job Summary

The Senior HR Generalist will provide high-quality human resources support that contributes directly to achieving mine production goals. This role ensures fair and consistent administration of all HR programs and processes, delivering equitable service to employees at every level. Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Generalist will support all core HR functions—including benefits administration, recruitment and retention, training, and employee relations—while ensuring that daily activities align with the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of benefits and assure full communication with the department, employee, accounting, and benefit suppliers.
• Lead the recruiting of high-quality candidates in a set time frame, working together with the recruiter to establish reliable sources and appropriate networks.
• Administrate, educate, and counsel employees and supervisors in the correct application of the Employee Handbook.
• Administrate HR processes for efficient and effective delivery: accurate data entry, report writing, timely enrollment in benefits, support with policy questions, successful hires, and training delivery.
• Administration of leave of absence programs including FMLA, military, funeral, and personal.
• Development and administration of the Drug & Alcohol Program on Site for employees.
• Accurately report HR activity for benchmarking and process improvement.
• Lead department projects, short and long term such as wellness programs, recognition committee and special initiatives. The purpose of all projects will be to improve the workforce and reduce costs.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a discipline related to Human Resources, Business or applicable field or equivalent experience.
• Must have five (5) to seven (7) or years of direct Human Resources experience.
• Five (5) or more years of Human Resources in a mining or manufacturing environment required
• Understanding of underground mining operations, as well as limited understanding of process, refinery and maintenance operations
• Experience with collective bargaining
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and maintain deadlines under multiple time pressures.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with a minimum amount of direct supervision.
• Working knowledge and skills with spreadsheet, database, benefit websites, applicant tracking systems (ATS) and presentation software