Who We Are Looking ForAs we build toward operations in 2027 and 2028, we are beginning to meet with individuals who may be interested in joining Phoenix Tailings. We encourage interested candidates to apply, learn more about what we are building, and stay connected as we develop our facility.
Phoenix Tailings is looking for an experienced People leader interested in a future
Director of People, Rochester opportunity at our Freedom Facility.
The Director of People will build and lead the site's People function so Rochester can onboard, support, and develop a growing workforce. This person will partner with site leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and manager effectiveness while owning employee relations and day-to-day HR support.
This is an opportunity to establish the People practices of a new site, connecting local onboarding and training needs with corporate People systems and programs.
Key Responsibilities:- Build and lead Rochester's People function, establishing practical HR processes that support construction, commissioning, and a growing operating workforce
- Partner with site leadership on workforce plans, organization design, and manager effectiveness, aligning People priorities with the facility's deployment schedule
- Own employee relations and day-to-day HR support, applying policies consistently, addressing concerns early, and maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
- Establish site onboarding and training coordination, helping managers prepare employees for their roles and track completion of required learning
- Partner with corporate People teams on HR systems, compensation, benefits, and performance programs, translating company practices into effective site execution
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience leading People operations in an industrial organization
- Progressive People or HR leadership experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, skilled-trade, or other operational workforces
- Experience building HR processes for a growing or new site, including workforce planning, onboarding, training coordination, and manager support
- Sound employee-relations judgment and working knowledge of employment practices, policy administration, confidential records, and consistent issue resolution
- Ability to connect site workforce needs with corporate People systems, compensation, benefits, and performance programs while building trust with employees and managers
What We Offer:This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: 142,000-210,000 per year
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Please note: This posting is intended to help Phoenix Tailings connect with people interested in future opportunities at our Rochester facility. Hiring timelines, responsibilities, qualifications, and organizational needs may continue to evolve as the Freedom Facility progresses toward startup and operations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
