Senior Adviser People at Rio Tinto, Chicago, IL

Senior Adviser People at Rio Tinto in Chicago, IL. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

Full time

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

This is a role for an HR professional who thrives on judgement, not just process. As Senior Adviser People in our Chicago office, you’ll be the go-to expert for our Commercial business, guiding leaders and employees through escalated and non-standard matters across employee relations, performance, conduct, policy and workforce change. You’ll work hand in hand with HR Analysts, People Partners and specialist teams, turning complex situations into clear, fair and compliant outcomes, and balancing best practice with local regulatory and business needs.

What you’ll be doing

About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply.

Required for Success

Helpful for Success

What we Offer

Where you’ll be working
Join our downtown Chicago office. Easily accessible and close to decision‑makers across our key markets, it’s a great base from which to support our Commercial business, its leaders and employees, and help deliver value for customers and suppliers across the Atlantic market.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.