Principal, Human Resources - Americas

Discover a Brighter Future 

At South32, we are meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we will support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
• South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As Principal, Human Resources- Americas you will coordinate the execution of high-impact people initiatives across South32’s operations in North and South America in collaboration with key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in driving HR operational readiness, enabling transformation, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic HR projects that support our workforce and business goals.You will operate with influential leadership, guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholders through complex change, while ensuring HR processes and systems are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned with South32’s global standards and regional needs.

Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Coordinate execution of Strategic HR Projects: Deliver people-related initiatives across the Americas, including process optimization, digital transformation, and workforce enablement.
• Drive HR Operational Readiness: Ensure HR teams, systems, and processes are prepared to support business growth, transformation, and compliance across diverse jurisdictions.
• Influence Across the Business: Build strong relationships with HR, business leaders, and functional partners to align priorities, gain buy-in, and drive adoption of new ways of working.
• Champion Regional Integration: Balance global consistency with local relevance, ensuring HR solutions meet regulatory, cultural, and operational needs across the Americas.
• Support Technology Enablement: Partner with IT and HR Technology teams to implement and optimize technology to support the operation of a next generation mine with technology at the forefront ensuring safe and reliable operation of the Hermosa mine and future projects or operations in the Americas.
• Act as a Change Leader: Lead change management efforts, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support capability building across HR and business teams.

ABOUT YOU 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or other relevant field or equivalent work experience
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
• PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a human resources role with preference given to candidates who have mining, heavy industrial operations or major capital projects experience.
• Demonstrated experience executing human resources operational readiness programs of work.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional HR initiatives in regional and global contexts, particularly across North and South America.
• Deep understanding of HR systems (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors), process design, and digital enablement.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos.  Proporcionamos un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.