Business Partner People and Culture

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (novated car leasing, remote area housing), STIP, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

This position is offered on an 8/6 roster, with flexibility to be based in Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.

We also understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Superintendent - People & Culture, this role is responsible for collaborating with Ernest Henry leaders to address worker needs, advance short-term strategies, and promote a productive workplace. They work with the P&C team to accomplish operational objectives, coach leaders to improve team performance, and offer knowledgeable policy guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting leaders in addressing workforce needs, implementing P&C practices, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Providing expert guidance on policy interpretation, processes, and best practices, while coaching frontline leaders.
• Collaborating with the P&C team to support the delivery of business plans, goals, and targets.
• Partnering with leaders at Ernest Henry to implement Evolution's P&C strategies.
• Developing tailored P&C initiatives for EHO, ensuring alignment with industry trends and strategic goals.
• Providing strategic advice on performance management processes, including crafting role descriptions and setting KPIs.
• Navigating Industrial Relations matters, including policy interpretation, enterprise agreements, and employee relations activities.
• Contributing insights and analysis to the P&C monthly report and assist in preparing the P&C budget for EHO.
• Upholding Evolution's values of Safety, Excellence, Accountability, Respect while complying with all company policies and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment.

About You

The ideal applicant is a people-oriented professional who excels at building strong relationships and collaborating across all levels of an organization. To succeed in this role, you will bring previous experience in an HR Business Partnering or Advising capacity within heavy industry, along with tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Industrial/Employee Relations, You must have a solid understanding of enterprise agreements and how they are applied, as well as strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and the National Employment Standards. Your background will include facilitating performance management, talent development, and succession planning processes, and you'll be confident in interpreting people data and coordinating reporting. You should also have experience coaching and supporting leaders, exposure to job benchmarking, and involvement in annual salary review activities.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.