The BIG Question:

Can you afford the car of your dreams if you choose a career in the mineral industry?

Consider these big questions about your future.

What kind of lifestyle do you want to live?  What kind of career will get you there? How much school do you plan on attending to have the career you want? This Minequest will help you with these very important questions about your life.  You might end up considering careers you never thought about before and many of them are in your own backyard.

Imagine that ...

You have just been hired as the Director of Human Resources of WY Coal. Human resource managers help maintain working relationships between employers and employees.  They oversee hiring, benefits, salaries, training and more. Through the eyes of a Human Resources Director, you will view the numerous career opportunities in the mining industry and learn about the multiple benefits of these careers. To fully understand what your Human Resources job is all about, read the job description below. Watch for each of these categories of information in the descripton: job summary, job qualifications, additional responsibilities, working conditions, physical conditions, specific requirements and benefits/pay.

Director of Human Resources

Job Summary

Human resources managers are the backbone of every company. They work with employers and employees. They have a wide range of responsibilities which include answering questions about the company health plan, helping coworkers work out disagreements, and making sure that supervisors treat employees fairly. Other duties include coordinating and participating in interviewing, selecting, and assigning personnel to jobs. The HR manager reviews evaluations and disciplinary actions, and participates in hearings related to evaluations and adverse actions. In this job you’ll be responsible for making sure that everyone is happy. 

Job Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or human resources management; administration, or supervision course work preferred. Experience in some aspect of personnel work and leadership/supervisory experience. Possible consideration of other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position. A thorough knowledge of a mining organization, state and federal laws, and rules and regulations pertaining to employment. Exceptional interpersonal skills, oral and written communications, and leadership and supervisory skills. Must pass drug test. 

Additional Responsibilities

Frequent overtime and/or night work required.  Ability to work unusual hours and overtime as required by projects, including overnight stay, if required. Limited summer leave.

Physical Conditions 

         None

Working Conditions

Specific Requirements

Set up employee evaluation programs

Benefits/Pay

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