Human Resources Generalist II

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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.
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Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open‑pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed‑ore leach pad and stacking system, a low‑grade run‑of‑mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on‑site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health‑care facilities, state‑of‑the‑art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

This position is not eligible for Freeport‑Mc Mo Ran  immigration work visa sponsorship.

• Lead employment and compliance‑based investigations.
• Act as Company’s sole representative during legal and binding arbitration, appeal’s board and open‑door processes to settle disputes with employees.
• Collaborate with site HR and Operations leadership to provide advice on HR and labor regulatory issues; this may include acting as a coach for new HR team members.
• Collaborates with leadership in effective performance management (ensures alignment with policies and procedures) and coaches on developing effective pipeline and succession plans.
• Implement cost effective and practical HR solutions while ensuring the ability to attract and retain required skills.
• Implement projects as directed by site leadership, facilitating change management, engagement, coaching and advising of stakeholders.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
• Implement HR goals, processes, practices and systems to build organizational and individual capability (i.e., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations).
• Guides leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs and monitors for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Analyzes and uses HR metrics, such as turnover, time system data and overtime reports, to determine appropriate action. Including supporting workforce planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Master’s degree and one (1) year professional human resources experience; OR
• Master’s degree and two (2) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years professional human resources experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years professional human resources experience
• Understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective.
• Understanding of and experience with most or all of the core aspects of Human Resources Management (staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc…).
• Experience working within a dispute resolution process.
• Experience in independently leading an investigation process.
• Experience in addressing complex employee relations issues autonomously.
• Experience in independently handling routine and complex scenarios utilizing various resources.
• Experience leading a project to completion.
• Ability to address and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Courage to make…