Human Resources Business Parner (Winnemucca, NV)

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 mobilise 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, 2024 and 2025. 

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.  

About the role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an HRBP within our Orica Speciality Mining Chemicals team.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) Winnemucca provides HR leadership and business partnering support to enable the safe, compliant and effective operation of the Winnemucca Manufacturing Site.  The role partners closely with site leadership to deliver Orica’s business objectives and people strategy through expert HR, ER and legally compliant advice, strong manager capability uplift, and execution of change processes.  With a strong on site presence, the HRBP plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and appropriately resourced plant, supporting site growth, leading local HR integration and change activities, and ensuring consistent application of HR policy and governance frameworks.  This role also provides remote HRBP support to a small number of leaders in other parts of North America.

What you will be doing

Strategic & Operational Business Partnering

• Act as the primary HR Business Partner to site leadership, providing trusted and pragmatic advice.
• Translate operational plans into people strategies that support safe operations, workforce stability and future site growth.
• Support and strengthen site culture and employee engagement by enabling consistent leadership behaviours, effective communication and early resolution of people issues.
• Proactively identify people related risks and opportunities, providing timely advice and solutions aligned to Orica’s values, policies and risk appetite.
• Support leaders through complex and sensitive people matters with sound judgement, discretion and a strong focus on risk mitigation.

Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice and hands on support to leaders in managing ER matters, including performance management, misconduct, discipline, grievances and attendance management.
• Lead and conduct workplace investigations as required, ensuring procedural fairness, compliance and high quality documentation.
• Monitor and interpret workforce trends, providing informed ER/Legal advice to leaders to support compliant and sustainable decision making.
• Support the consistent application of employment legislation and HR policies at a local level.  Knowledge of Nevada law will be important.

Workforce Planning, Resourcing & Capability

• Partner with site leadership and the regional talent acquisition team to support workforce planning and resourcing strategies that ensure the plant remains safely and sustainably staffed.
• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) to deliver recruitment outcomes, while partnering with site leadership to maintain strong site level ownership of role scoping, candidate assessment and onboarding.
• Support talent identification, succession planning and capability uplift initiatives to build leadership and technical depth at site.
• Coach leaders one to one to strengthen people leadership capability, accountability and confidence.

Change Management & HR Integration

• Lead and support local HR integration and change management activities, to align with the HR Operating Model.
• Translate organisational or regional change programs into clear, practical site level actions and communications.
• Provide change coaching to leaders, ensuring people impacts are anticipated, managed and communicated effectively.

Policy, Governance & HR Operations

• Ensure consistent and compliant implementation of HR policies, frameworks and processes at site level.
• Partner with Regional HR Employee Services teams to deliver seamless HR operational support, escalating issues where required.
• Support the implementation of organisational wide HR initiatives and projects at the site, ensuring alignment with local operational realities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR COEs to manage service delivery, provide site feedback, and ensure site requirements are clearly understood and met.
  Support the Senior Manager HRBP, as required, in the preparation and delivery of HR reporting (e.g. HR dashboards, key people metrics) to functional and business stakeholders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with site leaders, community representatives (where applicable), and broader HR stakeholders.

What you will bring

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or other relevant field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration and Influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation, law and awards, i.e. Federal and Nevada Law.
• Change management skills.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a virtual team.

Your qualifications

• Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
• Commercial Focus
• SHES Focus
• Decision Making
• Alignment/Leadership
• Collaborating/Influencing
• Change Leadership
• Developing Self/Others
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation

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.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)  

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from  
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from  
• Vision – One (1) plan 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  
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day. 
• Company provided Bonding Leave  
• Accrued Paid Time Off   
• Paid Sick & Safe Time  
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays   

We respect and value all

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

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.