Manager, Employee Relations

The purpose of this role is to design applicable Human Resources Systems with a global application mindset, supporting the creation of a culture where our employees want the company to succeed.  The following HR Systems will be under the scope of this role: Onboarding & Offboarding, Mergers & Acquisitions, Discipline, Fair Treatment, Employee Relations, Camp Services and Removal from Role. This role will report directly to our Director, Human Resources in Canada.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Team Leaders in creating the desired culture.
• Human Resources Systems design and implementation in all the countries where we operate.
• Manage the Onboarding and Offboarding system across our organization, to ensure a great experience at Orla.
• Advise labor relations teams in countries where we operate regarding union strategy, relationships, and negotiations.
• Analyze Removal from Role cases based on criteria established in the system and provide recommendation to team leaders.
• Provide guidance and advice on discipline decisions at corporate office. Member of the Global Discipline Committee
• Acts as head of the fair treatment committee, leading the analysis and decision making regarding a fair treatment case.
• Provide advice to local Camp Services teams in overall living experience in our camps. Establish a consistent standard for camp services including lodging, food, and transportation
• Provide training and advice to Team Leaders in the application of our HR Systems.
• Quarterly reporting on employee relations matters: Collective Bargaining Agreements, Union relations, etc.
• Coordinate and provide support to HR areas as required in the design or implementation of HR Systems and activities.
• Support our HR teams across the organization on Employee Relations matters.
• Build/maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to support a productive culture.

Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field.
• At least 5 years in HR Management roles within the mining industry or similar industries.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a management team.
• Experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements and creating union management infrastructure
• Knowledge of Canadian Labor law is required, Mexican and Panamanian desired
• Experience in unionized environments.
• Experience working in Corporations with operations in different countries.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly desired
• Strong communication, organization, process improvement, and project management skills.

How to Apply

Send us a PDF of your resume to hr@orlamining.com with “Manager, Employee Relations – Your Name” in the subject line.

Only applicants who have the specified skills and experience will be considered.