Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Flexible / Global (with travel as required)

Employment type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Reports To:  Manager, Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and seeing through hiring of top talent across a global portfolio of mining operations, including exploration, construction, and production. This role is integral in supporting business growth by delivering high-quality candidates for technical, operational, and corporate roles in diverse and often remote locations.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in mining or heavy industry recruitment, a proactive sourcing mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.

The TAP will continue building on and extending internal client relationships through high-touch relationship management, customer focus and responsiveness.  The TAP is a subject matter expert on the applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies and recruitment process effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across multiple regions to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles including mining engineers (underground/open pit), geologists and technical services professionals, operations, maintenance, and processing personnel, project and construction teams, and corporate and support functions
• Source candidates through a variety of channels including direct sourcing, industry networks, job boards, and job fairs
• Build and maintain a global talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Facilitate recruitment intake meetings and set expectations for recruitment process
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate technical and cultural fit
• Coordinate and support international hiring processes, including relocation, secondments and mobilization
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, market trends, and talent availability
• Support employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the mining industry
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal hiring policies across jurisdictions

Required Skills

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within mining, natural resources, or heavy industry
• 5+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies, AI tools and Boolean searches
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical and operational roles in remote or international locations
• Strong understanding of mining disciplines and organizational structures
• Experience working in a global or multi-site environment
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)
• High school diploma

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proactive sourcing and headhunting capability
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across diverse regions
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel internationally to site locations and industry events as required
• Ability to work across multiple time zones

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized mining organization
• Exposure to international projects and operations
• Competitive compensation for a 6-month contract period
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment