Human Resources Business Partner

at  RIO Tinto

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (HRBP)

• Seasoned HR business partner with high impact and influence
• Provide guidance and support to leadership and employees during a period of transition
• Role is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

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We are seeking a well-rounded HR Business Partner to be part of the RTIT&D HR leadership team and to partner with Diavik leadership to deliver business objectives through fit for purpose people, organization and culture solutions. The HRBP will foster a people-centric approach to deliver a safe, productive, and innovative business. A focus on employee engagement, behaviours and culture, performance and productivity, talent and capability, leadership effectiveness and inclusion and diversity across the teams will be key to delivering this outcome.
This is a great opportunity for an established and experienced HR professional to make a real difference within this global portfolio. The Diavik Mine is transitioning to closure of its operations in mid-2026; this role affords qualified candidates the opportunity to be part of a unique period in the mine’s operations, exposing individuals to experiences few get an opportunity to be involved in, while benefiting from Rio’s global reach for opportunities beyond this role.
Although this position is based in the Yellowknife Corporate office, regular travel to the mine site will be required to engage with and become familiar with the operations and our people.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution.

Reporting to the General manager, People, RTIT&D and working in a collaborative and challenging environment, you will be:

• Translating business strategies, objectives and context into a People & Culture plan that is unique to the current phase of the mine
• Engaging internally with other RT assets and colleagues to implement a talent brokering process that supports
• Supporting leadership with the ongoing capability build and development of their teams
• Constructively challenging and coaching leaders on their individual and collective effectiveness
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the Human Resources team, ensuring team members are multi-skilled and cross-trained to better support the business
• Overseeing the MyPath program, a bespoke people program focused on supporting employees in preparing for their career goals beyond Diavik, including engaging with external government and non-governmental partners to ensure supports are robust and effective
• Engaging with internal partners, including the Communities and Social Performance team, to ensure commitments according to various license to operate agreements are achieved
• Participate in various committees related to planning for Diavik’s closure, ensuring partners are aware, involved and prepared for the impacts
• Collaborating with the broader People function across RTIT&D and RT, as well as internal service providers to deliver on identified needs within the business
• Partnering with leaders to maintain employee engagement during a critical period in the life of mine
• Be an active HR member and change champion within the broader People community to drive our exciting agenda on culture, talent and simplification