HR Business Partner Lead - Manufacturing Operations (Centennial, CO)

HR Business Partner Lead – Manufacturing Operations

Centennial, CO | Hybrid (3 Days In Office) | Senior Business Partnership Role

Are you a senior HR leader who thrives on influencing business strategy, coaching leaders, and driving organizational performance?

At Orica, we're looking for a Lead HR Business Partner to partner directly with business leaders across our Specialty Mining Chemicals manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact role where you'll help shape workforce strategy, build leadership capability, navigate organizational change, and influence decisions that drive business success.

Based in Centennial and supporting our  manufacturing operations in Winnemucca, Nevada, you will partner  closely with leaders and employees to deliver practical and business focused HR solutions that strengthen business performance, workforce capability, and employee engagement  As the primary HR Business Partner for the site, you will balance strategic business partnering with hands-on support across a range of people matters in a complex manufacturing environment. This role also partners with a small number of leaders across other functions within Speciality Mining Chemicals.

You'll join a global organization undergoing transformation and growth, with the opportunity to make a visible impact while partnering with leaders across North America.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

•    Partner directly with senior operational and manufacturing leaders.
•    Influence workforce strategy across a critical business segment.
•    Lead employee relations and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
•    Drive leadership development, succession planning, and talent strategies.
•    Be the trusted on-the-ground HR partner for a manufacturing workforce, solving real-time people challenges and supporting operational success.
•    Work for a global industry leader with more than 13,000 employees worldwide.
•    Join a company recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation for three consecutive years.
•    Enjoy a hybrid work environment with career growth opportunities across North America and globally.

In This Role You Will

•    Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the Winnemucca manufacturing operation, providing practical, day-to-day support to leaders and employees across a broad range of people matters.
•    Build strong relationships with leaders and employees through onsite presence and regular engagement with the workforce.
•    Partner with leaders to solve business challenges through people solutions.
•    Shape workforce plans that support growth, productivity, and operational excellence.
•    Coach leaders through employee relations matters, performance challenges, and organizational change.
•    Build leadership capability and strengthen succession pipelines for critical roles.
•    Influence talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning initiatives.
•    Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture where employees can thrive.
•    Collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver impactful people solutions.
•    Act as a trusted advisor helping leaders navigate complex workforce decisions.

What Success Looks Like

You are a senior HR professional who combines strong business acumen with a passion for people. You enjoy building trusted partnerships, influencing leaders, solving complex workforce challenges, and balancing operational priorities with long-term organizational goals. 

You are equally comfortable working through day-to-day employee and operational challenges in a manufacturing environment. You thrive in roles where visible, practical HR support is highly valued by leaders and employees alike.

You likely bring: 
 
•    7+ years of HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or People & Capability experience. 
•    Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, operations, energy, mining, chemicals, or similarly complex environments. 
•    Strong employee relations and workplace investigation expertise. 
•    Demonstrated success leading organizational change and talent initiatives. 
•    Exceptional coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. 
•    The ability to navigate ambiguity and build credibility at all levels of an organization. 
•    Knowledge of Nevada employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices is highly desirable, particularly experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, or operational workforces within Nevada. 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you're looking for a role where you can influence business outcomes, partner with senior leaders, and help shape the future of a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how your career can grow with Orica.

How and When to Apply

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 39415

Application Deadline: August 07, 2026 

Role Details 

•    Location: Centennial, CO (Hybrid – minimum three days per week in office), supporting key manufacturing operations in Winnemucca, NV
•    Travel: Approximately 50% travel during the first year, with regular travel to Winnemucca, NV to build relationships, establish strong partnerships with site leadership, and support local workforce initiatives. Travel is expected to reduce to approximately 30% thereafter, with Winnemucca remaining the primary travel destination.
•    Leadership Scope: This is an individual contributor role with significant influence across the business; while there are no direct reports, you will partner closely with leaders and stakeholders to drive people strategy and organizational outcomes.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $103,125 - $144,375 USD per year
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.