HR Lead

Role Purpose

The HR Lead is responsible for providing strategic and operational human resources leadership at the zinc mining operation. The role ensures effective workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compliance with labour legislation, and alignment of people practices with production, safety, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement site‑level HR strategies aligned with corporate and operational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Mine Manager and senior leadership team.
• Lead and develop the site HR team, ensuring high service delivery standards.
• Drive a culture of safety, performance, accountability, and compliance.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Lead workforce planning in line with mine plans and life‑of‑mine requirements.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, and off‑boarding processes.
• Support succession planning and critical skills development for operational roles.
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews and disciplinary outcomes.

Employee & Labour Relations

• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution.
• Engage with trade unions, bargaining forums, and employee representatives.
• Support wage negotiations, shift arrangements, and collective agreements where applicable.
• Provide guidance on fair labour practices and dispute prevention.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, mining regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and statutory documentation.
• Support internal and external audits (labour, safety, social performance).
• Always ensure ethical HR practices and confidentiality.

Learning, Development & Capability Building

• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Support statutory and site‑specific competency requirements for mining personnel.
• Partner with line management on leadership development and supervisory training.
• Track training effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight

• Support remuneration benchmarking and grading frameworks.
• Oversee payroll inputs and ensure accuracy, compliance, and on‑time delivery.
• Administer employee benefits, leave, and medical or wellness programs.
• Support cost control and headcount budget management.

Health, Wellness & Social Performance

• Promote employee wellness, fitness for work, and absenteeism management.
• Support Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to social responsibility, local employment, and community engagement initiatives as required.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and deliver monthly HR dashboards and reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism).
• Track HR KPIs and identify trends impacting productivity and retention.
• Provide data‑driven insights to management for informed decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or Labour Relations.
• Minimum 8–10 years HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and employee relations.
• Proven experience supporting operational leadership teams.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate qualification in HR, Labour Law, or Business Management.
• Experience in unionized mining environments.
• Exposure to remote or site‑based operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation ability
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strong understanding of mining operational environments
• Analytical and reporting capability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive issues professionally