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Location: Cactus Mine, Casa Grande, AZ
Terms: Full Time, Permanent
Compensation: Competitive Salary DOE, Benefits Package
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
- 5+ years proven track record of success in an HR leadership role
- Working knowledge of Arizona labor laws and regulations
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
About Us:
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company is an emerging copper producer in the United States with corporate offices in Toronto and Tempe. It’s principal asset is the Cactus Project located adjacent to Casa Grande, AZ. Publicly traded on the TSX, the organization is currently
conducting exploration and engineering studies and employs 40 full time personnel.
About the Role:
The HR Manager will support all of the Arizona based activities, principally at the Cactus Project and report to the SVP Projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced Human Resources Manager, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR department, including hiring and onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll and compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to securing a positive work environment and experience for our employees and organization.
Responsibilities to include:
- Oversee the recruitment and hiring process, including onboarding for new employees and the development of employment contracts
- Oversee the development and implementation of training programs.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, including employee handbooks, job descriptions, and performance management systems
- Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances
- Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave of absence policies
Although currently at a study phase, the project will initially transition into a construction site and ultimately into operations, employing +300 personnel, employees and contractors. The HR Manager position will play a critical role in the process supporting recruitment and growth of the organization through this transition period and into the long term operation.
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.’s (“ASCU”) principal business objectives are the identification, acquisition, exploration, development and sustainable production of base metal properties in geographic regions known to have low geopolitical risk. The Company's principal asset is a 100% interest in the Cactus Project, which is situated on private land and which the Company acquired from ASARCO Trust in July 2020.
Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the Company’s Cactus Mine is located 70 km south of Phoenix International Airport and just outside of the city of Casa Grande. Geologically, the project is situated at the convergence of three major porphyry copper belts and benefits from excellent nearby access to a skilled workforce and local infrastructure (including water, onsite power, highways and rail networks).
