Copper Mining Manager Delivery Partner

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Salt Lake City, UT.

About the Company

This Company engages in the exploration, mining, and processing of mineral resources. It operates through the following business segments: Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper and Diamonds, Energy and Minerals, and Other Operations. The Iron Ore segment supplies global seaborne iron ore trade. The Aluminium segment produces bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. The Copper and Diamonds segment offers gold, silver, molybdenum and other by-products. The Energy and Minerals includes businesses with products such as uranium, borates, salt and titanium dioxide feedstock together with coal operations. The Other Operations segment covers the the curtailed Gove alumina refinery and This Company Marine operations. This Company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Manager Delivery Partner who will play a key role in managing the HR/Payroll space: dedicated business partner for specific entities, managing payroll projects and process improvements, ensure compliance & audit and managing people.

Reporting to the Director, Employee Support & Payroll Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team responsible for Payroll and HR Data management advisory within the regional scope for the RioTinto Group.
• Collaborate and build relationships with various stakeholders, including IT, Global Mobility, HR Operations, HR Business Partners, on behalf of the Director to manage demands and process changes.
• Support the Director in regular planning, including demand management and pipeline assessment/scheduling.
• Possess knowledge of end-to-end Payroll activities for both US and Canada (asset), including Employee Data Management and Payroll Accounting.
• Take responsibility for managing and implementing material demand changes within your regional scope, which may include system testing.
• Ensure compliance with both local and global regulations in daily operations.
• Serve as the local Employee Service & Payroll Services Manager for the region within a global team.
• Support and contribute to the further development of the Shared Service model in the region, collaborating with different Global Hubs.
• Prepare reports and presentations on Payroll and employee services performance.
• Assist the Director in strategic planning within the region to enhance service offerings to business units.
• Support Business Improvement initiatives and assist Service Delivery Teams in implementing, controlling, and standardizing processes.

Requirements:

• Permanent relocation to Salt Lake City, UT.
• Hold a degree in a related discipline or possess a solid minimum of 7-10 years of experience delivering business solutions for pay, employee data management, or related projects in a large organization.
• Have expertise in Payroll processes, serving as the end-to-end process owner, including a deep understanding of Employee Data Management and Payroll Accounting processes.
• Fluent in local US and CAD payroll processes (an asset).
• Familiarity with controls and compliance from a Global Organizational perspective, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance.
• Knowledge of SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide fluent reporting and concise updates.
• Leadership experience in managing teams across different countries, including coaching and performance management of teams.
• An inspiring leader and engaging individual.
• Good interpersonal skills, with empathetic stakeholder management.
• A mindset for business improvement and process automation, particularly in a BI (Business Improvement) and project-oriented context.
• Ability to scope, validate, and sign off on processes.
• Exposure to Shared Services and familiarity with India Backoffice operations.