Senior Human Resources Generalist

At Freeport-McMoRan, we offer a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

About the Location

Our Bagdad operations in Arizona provide housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere, and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course, and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial-scale concentrate leach processing facility and one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Company’s sole representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeals board, and open-door processes to settle disputes with employees.
• Lead employment and compliance-based investigations.
• Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues; mentor or supervise other HR team members.
• Support effective performance management, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures, and coach on developing pipeline and succession plans.
• Implement HR projects and improvements, facilitating change management, engagement, coaching, and advising stakeholders.
• Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
• Implement HR goals, processes, practices, and systems to build organizational and individual capability (e.g., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations).
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, and HR programs while monitoring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, time system data, overtime reports) to determine appropriate action, including supporting workforce planning and forecasting.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, with a minimum of three (3) years of Generalist experience.
• Or Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of Generalist experience.
• Or Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, with a minimum of three (3) years of Generalist experience.
• Or Master’s degree and three (3) years of Professional Human Resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of Generalist experience.
• Or Master’s degree and four (4) years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, with a minimum of three (3) years of Generalist experience.

Skills

• Understanding of business operations from both strategic and tactical perspectives.
• Experience with core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc.).
• Experience working within a dispute resolution process and independently leading investigations.
• Experience addressing complex employee relations issues autonomously and handling routine and complex scenarios using various resources.
• Experience leading projects to completion.
• Ability to resolve workplace conflicts and make tough decisions with professionalism, poise, and diplomacy.
• Ability to coach and influence leadership at all organizational levels.
• Consultative and collaborative style with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective at all organizational levels.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous business conditions.
• High level of integrity and absolute confidentiality.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including a positive disposition, accountability, adaptability, confidence, and the ability to motivate and develop others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• PHR/SPHR Certification.
• Mining or industrial setting experience.
• Experience leading a dispute resolution process (e.g., arbitrations).

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is $87,500–$120,000 (base salary only). This range reflects qualifications, experience, and skills. Additional discretionary and incentive payments may apply based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, sick time, holiday pay, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.

Schedule

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.

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam, drug/alcohol testing, and all required training/testing. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment.