Human Resources Business Partner

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

About the role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner within our Orica North America team focused on proving exceptional business partnering and consistent functional excellence in facilitating the achievement of Orica's business goals and strategies in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. All while providing the execution of expert Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Industrial Relations coaching, advise and support. 

Location: Monclova and Cuatro Cienegas. Must be able to be onsite for 3 days of the week.

What you will be doing

• Act as the designated Business Partner to assigned client groups within specific geographies or supporting functions
• Provide advice and support to line managers to assist them to resolve employee issues including performance management and discipline
• Human Resources policy implementation at a local level
• Partner with global Human Resources transactional and advisory teams to support needs of client groups and business requirements
• Planning, advice, and response to emerging issues or execution of strategic projects or initiatives
• Coaching managers and employees on wide range of topics to include employee development, managing challenging situations/relationships, etc.
• Conduct investigations ensuring confidentiality and anonymity of all individuals (internal and external)
• Implementation of global and regional strategic initiatives at local level
• Active engagement and management of local collective agreements in assigned geography, including oversight of grievance, mediation, and negotiation activities as mandated
• Partner with the Centers of Excellence and other supporting functional groups to deliver specialist services, manage relationships, ensure awareness and understanding of statutory and internal policy requirements, and verify delivery against agreed standards of service

Your qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant bachelors/tertiary degree in business, human resources, industrial relations, or other related studies
• Required to be fully bi-lingual in Spanish and English
• Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration and influencing skills
• Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and requirements
• Change management skills
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as a virtual team member

Metrics

• Employee Engagement
• Turnover
• Absenteeism
• Performance management compliance
• Talent/succession plan outcomes
• HR policy/process audit compliance

Role dimensions

• Support approximately 500 employees across several countries

• Geographically and culturally diverse
• Unionized – national, local union engagements
• Operational and functional employee groups

What you will bring

• Builds trust of others both internally and externally
• Punctual and professional
• Safety and compliance focus
• Decision maker and influencer
• Thought leader
• Developing self/others
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Challenge the status quo
• Drive change

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.

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

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.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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.