Title: Human Resources Generalist I
El Paso, TX, US, 79915
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
Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership in order to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues.
- Implement Human Resources goals, processes, practices & systems to build organizational and people capability (e.g., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations)
- Assists and supports employment and compliance-based investigations under the direction of HR team members.
- Supports workforce planning and forecasting initiatives in alignment with site and Corporate HR processes and goals.
- Implement cost effective and practical Human Resources solutions while ensuring the ability to attract and retain required skills.
- Assist with 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.
- Participate as a Company representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees.
- Perform other duties as requested.
What You Bring To Freeport
- Bachelor’s degree
OR
- High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years professional human resources experience
- Understanding of most of the core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc…).
- Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism, poise and diplomacy skills. Standing by decisions.
- Must possess consultative/collaborative style and approach.
- Must be a confident communicator, including written and verbal skills, effective at all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous business conditions.
- Demonstrates high level of integrity and absolute confidentiality.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities that encompass amongst other things, a positive disposition, high level of accountability, motivating others, adapting to change, expressing confidence, encouraging & developing others to succeed, inspiring ideas, cultivates a positive team culture that creates a caring and inclusive environment, and seeking out ways to serve others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with HRIS such as Workforce Timekeeping, SAP, and Success Factors
- Mining or Industrial setting experience
- Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related discipline
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $54,000-$75,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
Nearest Major Market: El Paso
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