About Us:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist
i-80 Gold is seeking a results driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our rapidly growing company to bridge the gap between hiring, training, and long-term performance. In this role, you will oversee initial onboarding training and track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to employee success and retention.
Location: Lone Tree Mine, 29100 Lone Tree Mine Rd, Valmy, NV 89438 (With frequent travel to other mine sites)
Responsibilities:
- Design and facilitate the site integration process. Ensure all new hires complete mandatory safety training, operational certifications, and job-specific training milestones within their first 30/60/90 days.
- Conduct structured check-ins with new hires and their supervisors at critical intervals (Day 30, 60, and 90) to evaluate performance, address transition challenges, and ensure alignment with role expectations.
- Maintain and analyze critical talent metrics including Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, 90-Day Turnover, Training Completion Rates, and Cost-Per-Hire. Present insights regularly to site leadership.
- Collaborate with managers to identify performance gaps in new hires, coordinate refresher training where needed, and conduct stay/exit interviews to continuously improve site retention strategies.
- Coordinate and facilitate structured group onboarding days, acting as the primary point of contact from day one through the completion of initial training.
- Partner with shift supervisors to pair new hires with experienced peer mentors on-site and follow up weekly to assess the effectiveness of the mentorship.
- Collaborate with technical trainers to update onboarding manuals, digital training modules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on feedback from new hire exit/stay interviews.
- Coordinate the annual performance review process, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, year-end evaluations, and employee development discussions.
- Assist managers with developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), identifying employee growth opportunities, and tracking progress toward professional development goals.
- Ensure performance management practices are consistent with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field OR 3-4 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
- Previous experience in mining or construction preferred.
- Proven ability to track, analyze, and report on HR metrics and KPIs to drive operational decisions
- Familiarity with managing onboarding programs, tracking training milestones, or coordinating adult learning/certifications.
- Familiarity with search tools and local job boards, with a readiness to learn mining-specific platforms.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently follow up with frontline laborers, shift supervisors, and corporate executives alike.
- Willingness to travel to mine sites, career fairs, or community hire events.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial mining environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
How to Apply:
Please refer to the Careers page on our website (www.i80gold.com/careers/) for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. **Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or 3-4 years of Talent Acquisition experience
- Proven ability to track, analyze, and report HR metrics and KPIs
- Familiarity with onboarding programs, training milestones, or adult learning and certifications
- Familiarity with search tools and local job boards
- Exceptional interpersonal and follow-up skills across frontline, supervisory, and executive audiences
- Willingness to travel to mine sites, career fairs, and community hiring events
- Ability to work safely in an industrial mining environment
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Previous experience in mining or construction
What We Do
i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver. Its growth plan advances multiple deposits and mines toward the goal of becoming a mid-tier producer. The company’s principal assets include the Granite Creek, Ruby Hill, and Lone Tree mines, along with the McCoy-Cove and FAD projects. Its operations are focused in Nevada, United States.
