Essential Functions:

• Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and Director of Recruiting to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) to properly plan improvement projects, develop timelines and budgets, allocate resources, and determine milestones.
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff, including constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Performs Other duties as required.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. PHR or SHRM certification highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of human resource management experience required. Experience in mining, construction, or heavy industry highly preferred.