Anglo American Hiring for HR Specialist (NAM) at London Full Time

Skilled colleagues and motivated teams are the life force of Anglo American because – guided by our purpose and our values – we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”.

Our business is to find and extract the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. So, we strive to attract and retain the best talent, offering stimulating and rewarding work, as well as providing opportunities for career growth, continuous learning and personal development.

As a global organisation of more than 60,000 colleagues, our high performing teams work collaboratively, across borders and time zones, with an innovative approach to performance management that gives them joint responsibility and collective accountability. We celebrate diversity, respecting others, welcoming different points of view and appreciating the richness derived from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us.

Job Description

This is a 12 month FTC (home-based in North America)

The purpose of this team is to establish and lead a strategy for the delivery of HR support across our North American (NAM) locations across USA and Canada

Contribute towards the strategic development of HR policies and draft new policies for NAM offices.

Manage and regularly update HR documentation relating to processes and policies, ensuring legal compliance, and management of communications relating to any changes

Identify any issues around processes and systems and make necessary changes or consider alternative options, to ensure smooth delivery of HR operations

Run and manage HR projects in NAM, and support on global HR projects

Manage the cost effective & efficient delivery of HR services and administration in NAM office locations, offering ongoing expert advice to help optimise and improve NAM HR related processes and the right balance/allocation of work within the team

Provide advice on employee relations issues including disciplinary and performance issues for administrative support, professional and managerial employees, in alignment and coordination with HR Advisors/HRBPs

Support with and advise on the implementation of legal and compliance changes which impact NAM locations

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
All areas of HR management, with in-depth knowledge of at least one core HR Technical Competency such as talent, reward, L&D or Performance Management

In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation

The mining industry and its people related challenges

Basic understanding of change management and organisational development methodologies including employee engagement and team facilitation

SAP or similar ERP systems

Ability to:
Design and advise on HR processes and policies with specific reference to UK employment legislation

Advise on best sourcing methods

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Amazing opportunities for learning and growth

We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities to move onward and upwards too.

Subsidised breakfast & lunch, coffee & office snacks

Generous pension plans

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process

Advert closing date: 20 August 2021