Business Partner, Human Resources

Business Partner, Human Resources

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Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

Discover a Brighter Future

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals-manganese and zinc-as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation's clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
• South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Human Resource Business Partner you will serve as a strategic Human Resource partner to site leadership, delivering people solutions that support business objectives and employee success. This role provides guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, organizational design, and change management. The successful candidate will coach leaders, support a positive workplace culture, drive employee engagement initiatives, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies. This position is site-based and follows a 4/10 work schedule (four 10-hour days per week)

Key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on employee and industrial relations matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Coach and influence leaders to make sound people decisions and manage change effectively.
• Support organizational design, role evaluation, compensation alignment, and HR programs.
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Promote employee engagement, cultural initiatives, and South32 values.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistency and best practices across the organization.
• Lead or support organizational development and change management initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive Human Resource experience, preferably within mining, heavy industry, operations, or major capital project environments.
• Experience in employee and industrial relations, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Ability to support a dynamic 24/7 operational environment.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.

Nearest Major Market: Nogales

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