Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Posting End Date: 18 February 2025 

 

Newmont  is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont  is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont  was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.  

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

 

Your impact

The Advisor, People Services - Leaves, North America will provide recommendations and proposals for leave administration program improvements or plan design changes that align with employee engagement, wellness, and retaining talent. Additionally, the Advisor, People Services - Leaves, North America closely collaborates with the North America Total Rewards team, Local People teams, Site People Leads and Directors, People Business Partners, Advisors, COEs (Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity, Compensation, Talent Management, HR Technology), external vendors, Legal, IT and Payroll to assesses leaves needs, efficiencies and points of alignment across the North America footprint.   

As part of our team you will

The Advisor, People Services - Leaves, North America will directly lead all aspects of administration of the following programs:
Newmont’s Family and Medical Leave Plan 
Leaves regulated by the Canadian Federal Labour Standards
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PFWA)
U.S. Workers’ Compensation
U.S. Military Leave

Leaves of Absence Administration
Act as the Subject Matter Expert in all things related to Leaves of Absence administration in the U.S. and Canada. Includes review and processing of applications, return to work process, accommodations, time entry in local systems, etc., as needed.
Serve as the first point of contact for the Leaves team, providing guidance and addressing inquiries. Proactively escalate complex cases as needed to the appropriate stakeholders, including the Leaves COE.
Resolve employee and stakeholder enquiries and escalations in a timely manner and provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding Newmont’s Leave of absence programs, as well as U.S. and Canda federal, state and provincial regulations.
Coordinate with internal team members as well as external stakeholders in the US and Canada, such as Payroll, Legal, HRBPs, Benefits teams and vendors on all relevant items, to ensure proper application of leave programs, PTO, Disability, etc.
SME for all time and attendance activities associated with Leaves of Absence, including proper maintenance and testing of system codes as needed.
Serve as the primary Newmont point of contact for all individuals on Leave in the U.S., communicating with individuals from end-to-end on their RTW and application status.
Ensure all Leave materials (such as the New Hire Orientation Presentation, Recruiter Summaries, SOPs, templates, etc.) are accurate and updated.
Provide training to the North America People Services team members and other stakeholders (such as People BPs, employee managers, Payroll, etc.) on updated leaves laws and best practices.
Act with attention to detail, delivering accurate work within timeframes and Service Level Agreements.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

General knowledge about U.S. and/or Canada leaves of absences administration and legislation highly preferred
General knowledge about U.S. and Colorado Worker's Compensation administration and legislation highly preferred
Ability to speak French is preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferredEnrollment in Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) would be considered an asset.
Knowledge and experience with SAP, UKG KRONOS, SuccessFactors, Employee Central, SunLife, and Benefit Focus preferred
General knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws preferred.
General knowledge of Canadian Federal Labour Standards preferred.
Minimum of four years of progressive experience within Human Resources, with emphasis on Benefit and/or Leaves of Absence Administration. Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Knowledgeable and conversant with applicable legislation/policies and procedures governing leaves programs, including FMLA, ADA, Leaves AODA, Worker’s Compensation, Colorado FAMLI and disability. 
A high degree of ownership, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality and care are essential for this position.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative to implement solutions.
Lead and support projects, ensuring timely execution and successful outcomes.
Critical Thinking and high attention to detail.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
Must have ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Strong PC skills using MS office software
Ability to manage work across all areas of the business and function successfully within a multi-national/cultural environment.
Ability to handle tight deadlines and multi-tasking is a must.
Ability to handle highly confidential material on a continuous basis in an extremely professional manner.
Must be detail oriented and quality driven.
Ability to support multiple time zones across North America locations.
Incumbent must exemplify the Newmont values.

Your work environment

The position is part of the Corporate team in Denver but candidates in other US states and Canada may be considered as the role can be done remotely from the US and Canada.
Position may be required to travel to and assist other domestic and international sites. 

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience.  The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.  

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. 

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits:  Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance.  All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.).  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).    

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening.  But age-related information is not required for the application process.