Location: Downtown Toronto (outside Union Station – TTC & GO accessible)
Who We Are
Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).
Job Description
The Senior HR Generalist independently handles the people management agenda related to HR programs and processes for the employees within the Corporate Office. This role is responsible for ensuring HR service and operating standards are met both internally and externally by demonstrating professionalism and expertise in all actions. This role will also contribute to the design and development of processes, practices, and methodologies in Human Resources.
Job Responsibilities
Payroll
- Manages the semi-monthly payroll submissions; updates the Human Resources Information System, reviews/audits changes at semi-monthly meetings and independently responds to both standard and non-standard Payroll / Employee inquiries
- Responsible for data accuracy in HRIS; audits for discrepancies and updates as required
Data/Reports/Audit
- Provides support to HR manager during the annual compensation process; responsible for data quality reviews and assisting with any ad hoc requests
- Compiles, analyzes and prepares standardized or customized reports on a routine or ad hoc basis
- Monitors the vacation database to ensure accuracy; manages discrepancies with the Employee and/or Payroll
- Maintains employee electronic files; ensures all documentation is fully executed in accordance with policy
- Acts as the HR Lead for internal audits; prepares documents and information requests, attends audit meetings as HR representative
Pension & Benefits
- Acts as an administrator for the Pension Plan Committee and carries out fiduciary obligations in accordance with the plan documents, as required, by coordinating semi-annual meetings.
- Completes audits of the pension and retirement savings plan programs, creates pension adjustment reversals as needed, conducts enrollment sessions, and administers new enrollments and changes
- Administers the Canadian benefits program, including enrollment, claims issues, reporting, auditing, and communicating benefits information to employees.
- Contributes to pension and benefits policy and program development, implementation and process improvements.
- Liaise with third-party vendors or providers to schedule, develop, and coordinate employee education sessions and initiatives including but not limited to: annual benefit information sessions and pension information sessions
Employee Relations
- Primary point-of-contact for employees in the Corporate Office; independently handles questions related to onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits, pension, vacation, immigration, leaves and performance.
- Leads the onboarding process for new hires; schedules and facilitates new hire orientation and ensures new employees are properly set up on payroll and benefits
- Prepares HR related documents including promotion letters, transfer letters, termination letters and other variations of contract
- Manages leaves of absence, including but not limited to parental leaves, short-term disability leaves and long-term disability leaves
- Manages the off-boarding process and conducts exit interviews as required; analyzes and interprets exit survey results
Training Programs
- Delivers training programs to support employee development and business objectives
- Facilitates workshops and training sessions on key HR topics and workplace policies
- Accountable for communicating programs and ensuring that leaders and participants are informed and engaged
Global Mobility
- Coordinates and monitors the Canadian immigration and relocation process for employees transferring into KGC Initiates vendor services, including tax, immigration and settling-in services
- Initiates immigration services for business travellers when required
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Other
- Serves as a mentor and knowledge resource for less experienced colleagues, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
- Creates and distributes HR related communications to the employee population
- Researches information to support and improve processes
- Contributes to the development of human resource policies and practices in Canada
- Leads initiatives related to the design, roll-out, and training of new programs, initiatives, and system-related processes
- Stays current on best practices and trends related to HR, and incorporates this information into work assignments
- Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements in efficacy of department and services performed
- Support special HR-related projects as required
Education and Experience
- University degree or diploma in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline
- Additional specialized education of up to 2 years
- Professional designation in Human Resources (e.g. CHRP) considered an asset
Required Qualifications Experience:
- 5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent
- Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred
Skills
Required Qualifications Skills:
- Hands‑on experience managing employee data within Human Resource Information Systems. Experience with Employee Central preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with demanding deadlines and/or changing priorities
- Capable of working effectively independently and/or as part of a team
- Ability to learn quickly with great attention to detail
- Ability to work and make decisions independently within company guidelines and procedures
- Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work with confidential information and materials
- Familiarity with local and federal regulations required
Compensation & Total Rewards
The base salary range for this role is $100K - $120K CAD plus a target bonus of 20% and group benefit coverage.
The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions.
In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.
Existing Vacancy
This job posting is for an existing vacancy
