Director, Human Resources Operational Readiness

The Director, Human Resources for Operational Readiness is a strategic leadership role responsible for building the organizational processed and people infrastructure required to transition a mining project from the construction/development phase into full-scale commercial production. This role focuses on "Day One" readiness-ensuring the right people, systems, training, and processes are in place to deliver operational production targets safely and efficiently. Role Accountabilities • Drive Workforce Planning & Capability Building: Formulate accurate labor cost strategies and budgets. Partner with Nevada educational institutions to build "train-to-hire" programs, ensuring a continuous pipeline of specialized technicians to guarantee Day One start-up readiness. • Lead Strategic Organizational Design: Architect and implement lean, scalable operating models to seamlessly transition the North Bullfrog and Arthur projects from construction (Capex) to full-scale commercial production (Opex), strategically balancing human capital needs with automation pathways • Oversee the HR interfaces between the project owner(s) and consultants or other associated firms. • Drive the strategic cultural shift from a high-intensity project environment to a sustainable, steady-state operation, embedding core business values and an uncompromising focus on Safety into the workforce mindset. • Develop actions and support any associated community relations as it relates to building out the people infrastructure. • Develop associated operational readiness plans for North Bullfrog and build out for the Arthur Project • In collaboration with relevant HR teams, develop and implement train to hire programs, partnering with Nevada colleges or other trade schools for specialized technician trades that will benefit the start-up and operations of both projects. • Lead and document associated reviews in collaboration with the EPCM, consultants, as it relates to human people or other related items. • Act as the primary strategic HR interface between project owners, EPCM, and external agencies. Validate all third-party operational readiness proposals and ensure rigorous alignment across internal HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Remuneration, HRBPs). • Champion a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to operational readiness, commissioning and operations and decision-making. • Establish HR Governance & Standards: Develop and/or validate robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for North Bullfrog, ensuring these frameworks are scalable and readily integrated into the Arthur Project's development Qualifications • Minimum fifteen (15) years' HR experience within the mining industry with experience managing a combination of operational readiness plans and execution of standing up an operations • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or other related field • Experience in relevant MSHA and or OSHA statutory requirements related to construction, commissioning and mining activities • Knowledge mining risks and opportunities found in Nevada in order to build workforce • Proven track record of scaling a workforce up within associated timeframe • Experience in impacts of federal and state regulations impacting human infrastructure • This role requires a valid driver's license to drive company vehicle to and from the project site AngloGold Ashanti Limited www.anglogoldashanti.com BENEFITS: AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA's sole discretion. Requisition ID: 31732 Category: Human Resources Support Services Posting Salary: Market Related