HR Manager

Who We Are

Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the "Company") operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.

Where We Are

Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.

Mojave is known as the city of "Golden Crossroads" because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.

Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more

Enjoy theme parks?  Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.

Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.

Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.

Who You Are

You are a people-centered HR leader who brings steady, approachable guidance to a remote, industrial environment. You value fairness, consistency, and clear communication, and you model the integrity, accountability, empathy, and collaboration we expect from all leaders at Golden Queen. You have strong knowledge of California labor laws and HR best practices, and you balance day-to-day HR operations with long-term planning that strengthens engagement, retention, and workforce development. You build trust easily, support employees and managers through challenges, and partner closely with Corporate HR and site leadership to create a safe, respectful, and positive workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

This is a safety sensitive position. As the Human Resources Manager, you report to the General Manager. 

What You Do

• Collaborates and partners with Corporate HR to develop policies, programs and procedures, and implements corporate initiatives at the mine site. Responsible for the mine sites human resources policies, objectives, and initiatives. 
• Implements an end-to-end human resources function to deliver talent acquisition, employee onboarding and other training, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and employee support services. Coordinate with leadership teams to assess staffing needs, manage headcount, and drive HR talent initiatives that optimize operational efficiency.
• Partners with leadership across the mine site to provide human resources programs aligned with the organization's operational objectives, mission, and values. 
• Talent Acquisition, oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring the hiring of top-tier talent for all operational field-based roles. Develop talent pipelines to meet long-term business objectives.
• Employee Engagement, develop programs that promote employee well-being, satisfaction, and retention, including team-building activities, rewards, and recognition initiatives, in conjunction with the Andean Corporate HR. Develop processes and programs to support retention initiatives and develop an engaged workforce.
• Act as a trusted advisor, confidant and mediator for employees and management, handling employee complaints, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and promoting a positive company culture.
• Act as the leadership example, that Andean wants all leaders to emulate at Golden Queen, including, effective communication, integrity, adaptability, accountability, resilience, confidence, empathy, building and nurturing relationships, servant leadership – putting the needs of others first.
• Lead performance review systems, setting clear expectations, providing coaching to managers, and identifying training and development needs to enhance employee performance.
• In conjunction with Andean Corporate HR, manage compensation structures, including salary reviews, benefits administration, and incentives, ensuring competitiveness within the industry while maintaining internal equity and within budget. Ensure all compensation and benefit programs are communicated to all employees, and well understood, to demonstrate the value of our compensation offerings.
• Ensure adherence to California labor laws, and mining industry-specific regulations.
• In conjunction with Corporate HR, design and implement training programs, including leadership development, new hire orientation and skills enhancement for employees at all levels.
• Supervise human resources and payroll staff. 
• Build and develop resources and processes to facilitate regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, transaction processing, and analysis of workforce metrics. 
• Identify and explore trends in human resources to enhance employee experience, meet evolving organizational needs, and create innovative programs to create a culture of respect, collaboration, accountability and trust. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, a Master's or HR certification is a plus.
• PHRca, PHR, or SHRM certification preferred or working towards it.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Human Resources management, preferably in the mining, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations, labor relations, and performance management in a large, diverse workforce.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, HR compliance, and regulations specific to the mining industry.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and payroll software.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Ability to build credibility and trust with others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a remote location or challenging environments, in an industrial environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

• 401K with Company Matching
• PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accruals

Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:

The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.

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