Lead - HR Operations - Mining Industry

Who we are?

Rio Tinto is worlds leading mining company founded in 1873 and spread across 11+ Countries. It has more than 50000 employees across globe. It has, over the years, grown to become a diversified company that produces a range of commodities including aluminium, copper, diamonds, gold, iron ore, and uranium. Our values care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other. A home for curious people, who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities.

Why will you love working with us?

Rio Tinto thinks not only about business but the minds who are running it. Rio Tinto stands tall on 5 key pillars for the growth of its employees. HR Function Summary There has been a new wave of HR with changing priorities of individuals and the dynamic demands of businesses. We are looking for people in HR Domain across areas which can help us form an inclusive, diverse, and talented team which can not only solve people problems but strategically contribute to the growth and development of the organization. We are looking for passionate people in the HR Function with great analytical and interpersonal skill which can leverage technology and their own knowledge and skills. About the Role

- HR Operations Lead is responsible for managing and executing HR operational activities within an organization. This role involves handling employee data, HR systems administration, HR reporting, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. The HR Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and providing operational support to the HR team and employees Purpose that Creates Impact(Contributing to Tintos global Strategy while Impacting lives of millions) Meaningful Work ( Personally, fulfilling while helping you to find your purpose)

- Enriching Careers ( We ensure an exponential career growth with guidance to the path ensuring long term success)

- Quality of Life( Life beyond work which prioritizes employees happiness and wellbeing through constant support) A People Centric Culture(Encourages curiosity and makes empathetic leaders) What would you be responsible for: - HR operations o Lead the Rio Tinto India HR operations, program & initiatives and implement the same to support the achievement of HR goals.

- Lead, manage and govern the Rio Tinto India employee policies, implement the same and bring in industry view and best practices on HR policies o Lead the Rio Tinto India employee data management and manage the legal regulations and compliances of the India region

- Administer and maintain HR systems, such as the HRIS (Human Resources Information System), , and other tools o Manage the day-to-day operations of HR processes, including employee onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and data management o Oversee & execute the employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave management, and other related benefits.

- Responsible for design and maintenance of India wide employees reports and dashboards. o Responsible for managing all internal and external HR audits - Global operations support o Responsible for smooth functioning of our HR officer pool

- To Identify global processes and policies issues and plan for appropriate interventions, Provides coaching to team members and increase their efficiency w.r.t. global process execution.

- Overall responsibility for HR service delivery, including issue resolution and driving process improvement.

- Identifies process issues and appropriate interventions. Provides coaching to leaders to support effective workplace relationships and increase skill level in employee management. Acts as an escalation point for human resource issues and recommends courses of action.

- Continuous Improvement

- Review and approve budgets to support necessary human resource operational requirements

- Conduct audits and assessments to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and implement changes as needed Bring in industry best practices to identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the employee experience o Understand and develop cost effective strategies to improve process efficiencies and operational tasks

What experience, skills and qualifications are required:

- Masters degree in Human Resource management or a related field

- 10-15 Years of experience in HR operations or in a area with similar duties and responsibilities

- Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, legal regulations and compliance requirements

- Experience with HRIS and other HR-related systems and tools

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

- Leadership abilities with experience in leading and developing a team

- Demonstrate results orientation, initiative and proactive style, organization & detail orientation, solid prioritization skills

- Strong project management and organizational skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Our Contribution to greater common good Our Sustainability Programs: Sustainability considerations are deeply embedded in the way we run our business. We have put climate change and the low-carbon transition at the heart of our business strategy. We are decarbonising our assets, helping our customers decarbonise by developing new products and technologies, and growing in materials essential for the energy transition.

Our sustainability framework focuses on the 2 lead goals: responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and decent work and economic growth Our business operations also contribute to 8 supporting SDGs Climate Change - Our strategy and approach to climate change are supported by strong governance, and we are building our processes and capabilities to enable us to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Talent, Diversity, Inclusions Everyday Respect and Pay Equity are our focus areas.

Only safe, respectful and inclusive workplace can ensure happiness Human Rights - Freedom from slavery is a human right and we incorporate our work on preventing and addressing any involvement in modern slavery into our broader human rights programme.