Human Resources Generalist I

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   

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   

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

• Prior experience providing generalist support in a fast-paced industrial environment. 
• Experience with an alternate dispute resolution process 
• Experience working in SuccessFactors and SAP or other HRMS. 
• Experience using data to make decisions. 
• Experience conducting complex investigations and documenting results in a comprehensive investigative report. 
• Understanding the nuances of the staffing process: vacancy through to hire 
• Versed Microsoft applications 

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 lif