Manager Expatriate Services, In country Rewards and Benefits

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At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.

Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

About the Role

Simfer is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Expatriate Services & In-Country Rewards & Benefits to join our Human Resources leadership team in Conakry, Guinea.

The role is residential in Conakry.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Human Resources, this pivotal role will drive the successful delivery of expatriate services and locally-based rewards and benefits programs, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a world-class employee experience as Simfer transitions into operations.

As the Manager, Expatriate Services & In-Country Rewards & Benefits, you will lead the full expatriate employee lifecycle while overseeing the governance and continuous improvement of Guinea-specific remuneration and benefits programs. You will work closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, authorities, and service providers to ensure efficient, compliant, and employee-focused service delivery.

This is a highly visible leadership position offering the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, support localization initiatives, and establish scalable HR services within one of Africa's most significant mining developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end expatriate lifecycle, including mobilization, onboarding, assignment management, extensions, redeployment, and offboarding.

• Ensure compliance with immigration, visa, work permit, and residency requirements.

• Act as the primary liaison with Global Mobility and AoE teams, immigration authorities, and external service providers.

• Oversee expatriate housing, relocation, and onboarding programs.

• Manage expatriate employee relations matters and advise leaders on assignment-related issues.

• Lead the governance and continuous improvement of Guinea-specific remuneration and benefits programs.

• Manage local benefits arrangements including medical insurance, transportation, housing-related benefits, allowances, and other employee provisions.

• Lead annual remuneration reviews, salary benchmarking, and market competitiveness assessments.

• Provide workforce analytics and insights on employee costs, retention risks, benefits utilization, and market trends.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Expatriate Services and In-Country Rewards & Benefits team.

• Drive strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices aligned with Simfer and Group standards.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effective service delivery.

• Support Simfer's transition to operations by implementing scalable and fit-for-purpose workforce solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR generalist and managerial experience, including:

  • Expatriate management and global mobility

  • Employee relations

  • Compensation, rewards, and benefits

  • HR operations and business partnering

• Strong HR generalist background combining operational delivery, compliance, employee relations, and rewards expertise.

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters.

• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders across diverse functions, cultures, and geographies.

• Experience leading teams and driving service excellence, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working in Africa or similarly complex regulatory environments is highly desirable.

• Fluency in English and French is preferred for the role.

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.