Human Resources Superintendent

Ready to expand on your professional journey with Northern Star Resources (NSR)? As an ASX-50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career advancement and professional development, we stand proudly as Australia’s premier gold employer.

Interested? Your journey starts here..

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect & Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective growth and continued success.

The Open Pits Department at NSR currently has a newly created opportunity for a highly experienced HR Superintendent to join the team, working at our Subiaco based Corporate Office, on a permanent and full-time basis.

Reporting to the General Manager – Open Pits, this key senior role will provide hands-on HR support across open pit operations. You will coordinate and drive employee engagement and provide expert advice on employee relations and performance management. This role will play a key part in delivering our people plan, including rolling out new programs and initiatives, while supporting leaders in building effective teams aligned with our MySTARR values.

Here is what awaits you.

• Support the Open Pits Department with all facets of Human Resources & partner with operational leaders to consistently deliver best-practice HR.
• Provide expert advice on ER/IR matters.
• Build and implement HR solutions and internal policy and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance & completion of HR Administration tasks, inclusive of contracts, variations, position descriptions, drafting policy and procedures, performance counselling and disciplinary letters, review of visa documentation & other ad hoc tasks.
• Workplace relations matters especially ER and IR grievance handling and case management, Awards interpretations/advisory.
• Leadership Development and capability: Coach and support leadership on all employee life cycle matters i.e., ER, IR, OHS, risk mitigation, Performance Management and Improvements, etc.
• Create, shape & implement people strategies in this growing department.

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold a Tertiary Qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• A true senior HR generalist (ideally minimum of 8 years Senior HR Generalist experience with 3 plus years in management/leadership) experience in site-based mining environment.
• Comfortable travelling to site-based environments and the ability to partner with both corporate & site teams seamlessly & effectively.
• Possess a thorough understanding of ER/IR and award interpretation

Passion for Growth:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence effectively, as well as implement & manage change across your portfolio.

• Excellent communication & people skills, with outstanding stakeholder management.
• Solutions focused; you think strategically & outside the box to ensure quality & successful outcomes are consistently delivered.
• Solid conflict resolution & negotiation skills.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic & outcomes focused environment.
• Strong computer skills & literacy, ideally with experience using Success Factors.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.
• A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.

• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses 
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.  

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.