Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale in Canada. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine critical minerals that power electric vehicles, create renewable energy solutions and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking THREE Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to join our Ontario Operations HR team or our North Atlantic Operations HR team. These positions will be based in Sudbury and are all permanent opportunities.

In this role, you will provide strategic guidance and offer creative solutions to leadership on all HR related matters including but not limited to employee and labour relations (LR), career and succession planning, performance management, grievance management, compensation, recruitment amongst others. You will be focused on equipping leaders with the required tools and training materials to strengthen employee relationships and foster employee engagement and inclusion. You will also actively facilitate various change management initiatives, participate in various joint committees and/or HR special projects as required and be an integral member of the leadership team at within your assigned client group, playing a key role in Vale’s cultural transformation at the site. Client group may consist of a plant or mine within the Sudbury area or one of the North Atlantic wide groups.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead the plant specific grievance administration process including arbitration case management and conduct quality workplace investigations.
• Support Vale’s Production System leadership dimension including behaviour and commitment of leadership, people management, training, and organizational design.
• Coordinate and deliver HR training materials, including facilitating HR/LR related training to new supervisors.
• Site focal point for all leadership development programs.
• Provide advice on compliance with applicable legislation such as the OHSA, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, AODA, and/or Vale specific policies.
• Support implementation of human resources processes including the annual people development cycle, salary planning and coordinate the annual headcount budget cycle.
• Support workforce planning initiatives including next generation programs, movement of talent within our organization and conducting exit interviews.
• Provide expert labour relations advice regarding the application of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Provide strategic HR advice to support the group in achieving the organizational goals and mitigate people related risks.
• Efficiently plan and execute people initiatives that contributes to area performance and delivers business value while supporting the development of Vale’s expected key behaviors, diversity and inclusion, and safety goals.
• Develop care for our people and champion personal and career wellbeing.
• Support employee development by assisting with performance management tools including individual development programs, performance improvement plans and corrective action.

About You

Education:

• CHRL designation preferred (or working towards this).
• Human Resources Management – Graduate Certificate preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Labour Studies, Human Resources or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Although previous experience in a mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences – and that is what makes us great!
• Experience working in a unionized workplace providing labour relations support is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related Human Resources generalist function with increasing responsibility.

Skills:

• Strong time management and organizations skills to plan, and achieve results safely while managing competing and changing priorities
• Be a change agent with proven conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility to work at any of our Sudbury Operation plant, mine facilities or central operating facility as required
• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of our organization
• Be client focused and act as an impartial resource for all employees to access services and support that they need
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain successful and influential relationships

What we offer you:

The Human Resources Business Partner role is a key position that will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations and influence the employee experience. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Competitive salary
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Grade: F5T

Apply by: August 14, 2023