Human Resources Business Partner at GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC

Description

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 trusted Human Resources professional who thrives in a dynamic, operational environment. You are approachable, resourceful, and skilled at building strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels. You balance empathy with sound judgment, and you have a solid understanding of HR practices that support both people and business success. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced mining environment and are committed to promoting a respectful, safe, and engaging workplace culture.

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

What You Do

• Serve as a HR point of contact for all areas and departments, providing guidance and support to supervisors and employees on all employee relations matters.
• Partner with leaders to promote fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures and ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations.
• Lead and coordinate full-cycle salaried recruitment efforts — including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding — to ensure the hiring of qualified, diverse talent.
• Manage new employee orientation and onboarding processes to ensure a positive start and smooth integration into the company culture and safety programs.
• Support employee development and leadership development initiatives by developing, coordinating and tracking skill-based training programs.
• Lead the employee performance review process for hourly employees, roll out, tracking and administration of the process.
• Assist in performance management processes, including coaching supervisors on effective feedback, documentation for hourly employees.
• Lead the annual Open Enrollment Benefits plan program initiatives, including scheduling and running employee information sessions, enrollment of employees into their benefit selection, ensuring tracking of the employee’s enrollment completion.
• Collaborate with the HR team on employee engagement, retention, and communication initiatives.
• Works with HR Manager on Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance claims administration.
• Other HR administrative processes and procedures as required.
• Participate in HR-related projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Functions as the HR Manager’s principal partner in managing departmental activities and priorities.
• Support and help develop and employee focused, safety culture
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in mining, construction, manufacturing, or another industrial setting.
• PHRca, PHR, or SHRM certification preferred or working towards it.
• Works collaboratively with the HR team.
• Strong knowledge of California labor and employment laws.
• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, benefit administration, onboarding, and training coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR information systems (HRIS) such as Paylocity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

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.

Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.