Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner .

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest silver development-stage projects in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) provides HR services across the organization, as a trusted practitioner and advisor to managers and employees. Providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives, the SHRBP works collaboratively with regional HR teams to develop and implement programs that align with organizational objectives, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the corporate and regional HR teams develop and update HR programs and policies which support the operations, increase employee engagement and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead the Talent Management function at the corporate office and support the rollout of performance management initiatives globally.
• Working with the communications team and external vendors develop communications and educational material for our Group Benefits and Retirement programs.
• Promote employee engagement, health and wellness and safety to help create an efficient and motivated workplace.
• Develop and instill positive collaboration and credibility, building highly effective relationships with key internal stakeholders at all regional sites.
• Manage and maintain accurate and updated employee records in HR systems, including updates to the HRIS.
• Maintain a positive employee relations climate by responding to employees’ questions and concerns, responding proactively to employee benefit and payroll queries including employee leave management.
• Maintain HR metrics to report and measure the value and effectiveness of people initiatives and programs, including turnover, absenteeism, and training completion rates, using data to identify trends and recommend actions to address workforce issues.
• Keeping up to date with Human Resources trends and changes in provincial and federal laws, regulations, accreditations and legislation that impact the organization’s human capital assets.
• Manage investigations into employee concerns or complaints, ensuring documentation is thorough and aligned with organizational and legal requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers at the corporate office to perform full lifecycle recruiting initiatives, from job description and posting development to reviewing resumes and pre-screening, ensuring detailed reference checking, preparing offers of employment and coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Participate as needed in the Joint Health and Safety Committee as required.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace by advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• CHRP designation.
• A minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Workplace Conditions

• Corporate head office, located in Toronto, Ontario with potential travel domestically (Timmins and abroad).
• Attention to work issues in the evening or on the weekend.
  
  

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.