We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resources team in Toronto, Ontario. This is an 18-month, fixed term position, working a hybrid work schedule.

This position formulates strategic partnerships between HR and designated business units to deliver valuable services that align with business strategies and objectives to management and employees. The HRBP works as a strategic business partner and internal advisor with assigned business clients and helps to drive initiatives that impact employee engagement, organizational efficiency, organizational change, talent management, talent acquisition, performance, and culture.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Serve as the single HR point of contact for assigned client areas locally, nationally, or globally in both a unionized and corporate environment
• Provide coaching, guidance and creative solutions to managers on all HR related matters, including organizational planning and design, policy interpretation, staff development, disciplinary and performance issues etc. to ensure engagement and compliance.
• Efficiently plan and execute people initiatives that contribute to company performance and delivers business value while supporting the development of Vale's expected key behaviors, diversity and inclusion, and safety goals.
• Drive and lead the roll out of corporate wide initiatives with client area. For example, annual career & succession process and the annual compensation review.
• Read and interpret local collective agreements, manage grievance process and provide support on labour relations matters to leaders.
• Support legal counsel in the various legal processes.
• Knowledgeable in various Employment Legislations: Human Rights, Employment Standards Act, and Labour Relations Act.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree with a specialization in Human Resources.
• CHRL / CPHR is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Labour relations experience in a union represented employee population.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with the expectation to support and persuade people through applying HR knowledge and/or well-reasoned arguments.
• Ability to work well with both internal and cross-functional teams to ensure company goals and objectives are met and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative individual who can work across multiple functions.
• Experience working across cultures.
• Organization Skills: ability to efficiently manage individual workload with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's IT, strategic planning, Human Resources, and legal affairs, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale's ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Wednesday, November 6^th, 2024.

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