Senior Human Resources Generalist

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     In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.    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