Senior Manager – Strategic HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior Manager – Strategic HR Business Partner acts as the principal interface between Human Resources and the KCC business. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the role blends strategic HR leadership with hands‑on operational execution to drive safety, productivity, workforce effectiveness and organisational performance across the mine.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for General Managers, Heads of Department and operational leadership, translating business priorities into clear people plans and actions.
• Develop a detailed understanding of mine plans, production targets, workforce constraints, critical roles and people‑risk factors.
• Participate in operational and leadership forums, providing timely HR input on structure, capability, productivity, attendance, cost and employee matters.
• Maintain a visible HR presence on‑site, engaging regularly with teams to anticipate risks and support decision‑making.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end HR support, linking operational leaders with HR specialists, service‑center functions and employee‑relations experts.
• Ensure HR initiatives are delivered with pace, consistency and accountability, and that all actions are closed out with the business.

Required profile

• Proven senior HR leadership experience, preferably in an industrial or mining environment.
• Strong ability to work closely with senior operational leaders and translate strategic objectives into practical HR solutions.
• Visible, hands‑on presence on site with a deep understanding of workforce realities.
• Excellent judgment in anticipating people risks and driving organisational decisions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence HR strategy for a large‑scale copper and cobalt mining operation.
• Collaboration with senior leadership in a dynamic, high‑impact environment.