Employee Relations Superintendent

In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers. In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the Oko West project. The Oko West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana. It is located south of the historical “Oko” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of:

Employee Relations Superintendent

The Employee Relations Superintendent will develop and implement employee relations strategies and initiatives that drive business objectives, to establish systems and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and regulations and to build labour relations capability throughout the organization

Key Responsibilities 

• Work closely with the Human Resources Manager to implement proactive employee relations programs that facilitate constructive dialogue and maintain positive relations with management and employees. 
• Assist management in the implementation of labour relations policies, particularly in relation to communication structures as well as disciplinary, grievance and dispute settling procedures. 
• Advise leadership on labor relations issues, provide vulnerability audits, conduct labor relations training and work with HR staff to maintain an environment of positive employee relations
  Lead co-design sessions between employee grievance committee and management to create win-win opportunities on strategic issues and initiatives.
• Represent the company at dismissal board hearings, meetings with the Ministry of Labour and external governing agencies
• Provide information, recommendations and support regarding proposed legislation and/or regulations relating to labor, employment and Human Resources matters. 
• Review existing policies for hourly and monthly (salaried) employees, benchmark against best practices and develop harmonized guidelines. Facilitate change management sessions to ensure successful implementation.
  

Lead Negotiations 

• Develop negotiations strategy based on analysis of employee grievance mechanism and understanding of intent, spirit and terms of contract. Review and understand economic and political trends.  Analyze competitive compensation survey data.
• Lead the negotiations team
• Prepare related reports and summaries as required
  

Manage a Team accountable for Employee Relations Service Delivery and Administration 

• Ensure the team proactively handles all ER related activities.
• Provide employees with clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required.
• Ensure that training is provided to the team in accordance with the future needs of direct reports and mine staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Complete all time entry, vacation requests and schedules.
  

Qualifications/Skills and Experience

• University Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or Employee Relations.
• Professional HR designation.
• 10 - 12 years experience in progressively responsible Employee Relations roles, preferably in mining industry
• Knowledgeable on agreement structures and terms
• Good negotiation and deal making skills
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication
• Ability to communicate complex problems clearly – both written and orally
• Multi-cultural awareness
• Sense of urgency
  

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule – 14 days on/7 days Off
• Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.

Compensation Package

• Fixed Term- (2 years Contract) 
• Competitive Salary

Competitive benefits, bonus and group insurances