About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

The Officer – Human Resources provides support in all HR activities including recruitment, human resource development activities including training and the human resource systems, while upholding the Company’s Code of Conduct, by displaying the appropriate work attitudes and teamwork within the Human Resources Team. In this role you will partner with key internal stakeholders to provide HR advisory support services required for the delivery of the employee cycle.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Provides best-practice Human Resources to ensure the department stays progressive and proactive in its employee relations and day-to-day people management.
• Provides support to HR Advisors for a range of HR matters across the employee lifecycle from commencement to termination.
• Assist in delivery of the HR annual calendar activities and participates in ad hoc projects as required.
• Process and maintain HR documentation including preparation of documents for payroll.
• Ensure HR requests are authorized, processed and recorded in a timely and cost-efficient manner in line with Company policies. Documentation sent to HRIS to ensure payment changes in line with payroll cut offs.
• Partner in onboarding and induction of new employees on site including arranging medical assessments, and initial travel to site. Issuing relevant correspondence and processing supplier invoices relating to mobilization.
• Conduct & record exit interview information to collate turnover statistics.
• Coordinate Probationary Reviews process. 
• Provide general advice to employees and managers on benefits as per the K92 HR polices and Employee Experience.
• Provide general advice to employees and managers on the interpretation of HR policy and procedure;
• Perform People Management Training sessions in line with the team roster;
• Preparation of HR reports.
• HR support to teams and other project customers as required;
• Ad hoc HR tasks as required;
• Drive and influence proactive safety behaviors within workgroups through visible leadership.
• Ensure all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.
• Plan work so that it can be conducted safely; and considers environmental conditions, nearby activities, and the people and other resources

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have a Cert IV in Human Resources or Business Administration. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• 3 years relevant work experience essential in human resources management roles preferably in metals extraction and mining operations.
• Previous experience in an officer role including management of team.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience in operation of HR systems. Pronto experience will be advantageous.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP