Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Job Summary

Job Summary Provide HR Generalist support to the Corporate Office. Coordinate activities related to Human Resource services for assigned client group and ensure service and/or operating standards are met internally and externally. Contributes to the design, development and implementation of processes, practices, and methodologies in Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Responsible for semi-monthly payroll submissions; updates the Human Resources Information System (JDE) & payroll input form, reviews/audits changes at semi-monthly meetings and answers Payroll / Employee inquiries
• Ensures data in JDE is up to date and accurate; audits for discrepancies and updates as required

Data/Reports/Audit

• Provides support to HR manager during the annual compensation process; assists with data quality reviews and any ad hoc requests
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares standardized or customized reports on a routine or ad hoc basis
• Monitors the vacation database to ensure accuracy; ensures vacation entitlements are accurate in JDE and Horizon
• Maintains employee electronic and physical files; ensures all documentation is fully executed in accordance with policy
• Primary contact for internal audits; prepares documents and information requests, attends audit meetings as HR representative

Pension & Benefits

• Acts as an administrator for the Pension Plan Committee and carries out fiduciary obligations in accordance to the plan documents, as required, by coordinating semi-annual meetings.
• Completes audits of the pension and retirement savings plan programs, creates pension adjustment reversals as needed, conducts enrollment sessions, and administers new enrollments and changes
• Administers the Canadian benefits program, including enrollment, claims issues, reporting, auditing, and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Contributes to pension and benefits policy and program development, implementation and process improvements.
• Liaise with third-party vendors or providers to schedule, develop, and coordinate employee education sessions and initiatives including but not limited to: annual benefit information sessions and pension information sessions

Employee Relations

• Primary point-of-contact for employees in the Corporate Office; independently handles day to day questions related to benefits, pension, vacation, and leaves.
• Coordinates onboarding of new hires; schedules and facilitates new hire orientation and ensures new employees are properly set up on payroll and benefits
• Prepares HR related documents including promotion letters, transfer letters, termination letters and other variations of contract as requested by the HR Manager
• Coordinates and administers leaves of absences, including but not limited to parental leaves, short-term disability leaves and long-term disability leaves
• Coordinates off-boarding process and conducts exit interviews as required; analyzes and interprets exit survey results

Global Mobility

• Coordinates and monitors the Canadian immigration and relocation process for employees transferring into KGC
• Initiates vendor services, including tax, immigration and settling-in services
• Initiates immigration services for business travellers when required

Other

• Creates and distributes HR related communications to the employee population
• Researches information to support and improve processes
• Contributes to the development of human resource policies and practices in Canada
• Contributes to the design, roll-out, and training of new programs, initiatives, and system-related processes
• Stays current on best practices and trends related to HR, and incorporates this information into work assignments
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements in efficacy of department and services performed
• Support special HR-related projects as required

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree or diploma in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline
• Additional specialized education of up to 2 years
• Professional designation in Human Resources (e.g. CHRP) considered an asset
• Required Qualifications Experience:
• 3 – 5 years of related work experience or equivalent
• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred

Required Qualifications Skills:

• Hands‑on experience entering employee data within Human Resource Information Systems. Experience with Employee Central preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn quickly with great attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with demanding deadlines and/or changing priorities
• Capable of working effectively independently and/or as part of a team
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with confidential information and materials
• Familiarity with local and federal regulations required

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000 CAD plus a target Short-Term Incentive bonus of 15% target and group benefit coverage. The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.

Existing Vacancy

This job posting is for an existing vacancy