Manager Human Resources

At Freeport-McMoRan, we offer a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and employees are empowered to grow in their careers. Our Morenci operations, an open-pit copper mining complex located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona, have been in continuous operation since 1939. The site features two concentrators, a crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system, four SX plants, and three EW tank houses producing copper cathode. Morenci is a unique company town with amenities including company housing or a $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, a movie theater, and a skate park. Our Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for all ages.

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function at a larger operation or site. This role aligns corporate HR policies with site-specific objectives to support the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the HR organization at the site to ensure they have the training, knowledge, and support necessary to meet HR objectives.
• Develop and implement HR processes, practices, and systems to build organizational and people capability (e.g., staffing, performance management, training and development, employee relations).
• Lead and manage initiatives as directed by site leadership, facilitating change management, engagement, coaching, and advising stakeholders.
• Develop and implement workforce planning and forecasting initiatives in alignment with site HR goals.
• Provide expert advice on HR and labor regulatory issues, coaching senior leaders to foster effective employee relationships.
• Implement innovative HR solutions to attract and retain required skills.
• Monitor, evaluate, and implement HR improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Utilize corporate support resources to deliver tactical and operational HR support.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Master’s degree and five (5) years of professional Human Resources experience, with supervisory/lead experience including two (2) years of Generalist experience; or
  • Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of professional Human Resources experience, with supervisory/lead experience including two (2) years of Generalist experience; or
  • High School Diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of professional Human Resources experience, with supervisory/lead experience including two (2) years of Generalist experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in a mining or industrial setting.
  • Previous leadership experience.

Criteria/Conditions

• Mobility required in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator.
• Occasional work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant setting.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in mine, outdoor, or plant environments (e.g., hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respirator, gloves).
• Drug/alcohol-free workplace with mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is $112,000–$160,000 (base salary only). This range does not include bonus payments, benefits, or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. The role is eligible for additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance, as well as annual long-term incentive consideration.

Benefits

• 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, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees who meet program guidelines.