Senior Human Resources Generalist
At a glance
Senior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Freeport-McMoRan. Morenci · $87,500–$120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Represent the company in employee disputes, including arbitration, appeals-board matters, and open-door cases
- Lead investigations into workplace conduct and compliance concerns, then advise site HR and operations leaders on next steps
- Coach leaders on policy-aligned performance management, succession planning, and employee development
- Put HR improvements into practice, guiding stakeholders through change and engagement work
- Use turnover, timekeeping, and overtime data to inform workforce plans while safeguarding personnel records
What you bring
- One of the listed education and experience pathways, including the required generalist background and relevant HR or employee-relations years
- Hands-on experience with dispute resolution, independently leading investigations, and resolving complex employee-relations matters
- Broad HR knowledge spanning areas such as staffing, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, and training
- A track record of completing projects and influencing leaders through clear, professional communication
Who this fits
This role suits a senior HR generalist comfortable handling sensitive employee matters independently and advising leaders across operational and strategic issues. The position is based in Morenci, Arizona, and may involve non-day shifts at a round-the-clock operation. Candidates may need to pass a medical exam and required training or tests; pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing apply.
From the employer
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
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.
Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.
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.
- Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
- 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
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.