People and Culture Business Partner

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, 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 (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

Live in the local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night or FIFO from Cairns or Townsville (other locations in QLD will also be considered). This roster is a 5/2 - 4/3 and a 9 hour day, inclusive of 1 work from home day.

We 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 (EHO) 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, and 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 establishing connections and working together at all organisational levels. To be successful, you will bring: a minimum of two years’ experience in an HR Business Partnering/Advising role in heavy industry; tertiary qualifications in HR or IR/ER (undergraduate or postgraduate); exposure to and understanding of enterprise agreements and their application; strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards; demonstrated experience facilitating performance management, talent and succession processes; the ability to collate and interpret people data and coordinate reporting; experience providing coaching and support to leaders; exposure to job benchmarking; and experience supporting 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.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

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