HR Advisor

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC for an experienced and motivated Human Resources Advisor - Employee Relations. Work location will be Pogo Mine, a remote site approximately 3 hours' drive from Fairbanks via Company-provided transportation. The schedule will be 15 day on/13 days off.

What is the role?

The Human Resources Advisor reports to the Human Resources Manager, and the primary role is to actively support the operation of the business by providing effective and professional HR services and advice to employees and management. Human Resources activities to be performed include employee relations, leadership training, recruitment, and compliance management within the Human Resources Department.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a resourceful and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will display behavior consistent with our Northern Star Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform employee relations tasks including thorough investigations and report writing. Consult with department managers on consequences.
• Offer HR Support and guidance to site personnel.
• Assist in accurate completion of employment documents and perform personnel data entry.
• Collect and analyze data from market-based compensation surveys; review, evaluate and implement compensation changes.
• Assist with end-to-end recruitment, in line with site requirements and budgeting.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision to organize, prioritize and complete tasks.
• Work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Research and interpret complex rules and regulations, providing sound recommendations to management.
• Analyze situations and solve complex problems and create innovative solutions to problems when necessary.
• Write reports and correspondence and create and maintain files and databases.

Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent training and experience required.
• Minimum five years of relevant HR experience, including conducting investigations and other employee relations responsibilities.
• Preferred certifications: PHR/SPHR
• Advanced critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Expert level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with significant experience in the MS Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of complex Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and software; ADP, Adobe DC & SharePoint experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of all applicable US and Alaska HR laws, rules, and regulations, e.g. COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA and FLSA.
• Working knowledge of payroll, recruitment, employee relations and compensation as well as the auditing process.
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Regular, ongoing position and extended mine-life, offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurance benefits, 401(K), paid leave and 11 holidays per year.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people.

JOINING NORTHERN STAR'S TEAM

Northern Star offers fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognize the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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