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Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 11.24.2027
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Our global headquarters in Denver, Colorado is a hub of innovation and collaboration. Here, multi-disciplinary teams chart strategy and provide technical, financial and operational leadership to support Newmont’s mines worldwide. Denver Hub’s professionals work closely with colleagues across all our regions, tackling projects that influence the entire business. The atmosphere is professional yet people-centered – we celebrate innovation and constantly seek better ways of working. Employees enjoy a modern workspace and the perks of a city famous for its outdoor lifestyle and vibrant economy.
Your Contribution
Drive the Chief People Officer’s strategic agenda by connecting People priorities to enterprise outcomes. As a trusted advisor and integrator, you will strengthen leadership effectiveness, governance, decision-making, and execution across the global People function.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Lead program management of the CPO's strategic priorities, ensuring clear governance, progress tracking, and executive reporting aligned with Board, Executive and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate CPO Board agenda, committee and executive materials, delivering high-quality, decision-ready briefings and papers.
- Design and facilitate leadership routines, forums, and governance processes that drive decision quality, accountability and follow-through.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and emerging challenges, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Partner with People leaders, ELT advisors, PMO, Communications, and business stakeholders to connect People priorities to the enterprise agenda and business plan, align dependencies and resolve cross-functional issues.
- Influence strategic initiatives by guiding governance, stakeholder engagement, change management, and execution excellence.
- Develop compelling executive communications and strategic narratives for Board, leadership, and workforce audiences.
- Lead post-initiative reviews to measure outcomes, capture lessons learned, and inform future priorities.
- Strengthen program, governance, and change management capability across the People function through coaching, tools, and best practices.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- Significant experience in strategic program management, executive advisory, governance, or chief-of-staff style roles with experience managing dependencies, risks and outcomes within a complex, global organization.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare Board papers, executive briefings, and strategic communications for senior leadership audiences.
- Expertise in portfolio management, Board and executive governance, governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to enterprise objectives and business outcomes.
- Proven experience facilitating executive forums, influencing without authority, and aligning diverse stakeholder groups.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information and data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Planner, Copilot, and other productivity and reporting tools.
Your Work Environment
You will work closely with the Chief People Officer, People Leadership Team, People Centers of Excellence, regional People leaders, ELT advisors, Communications, and Corporate Secretary teams. This highly visible role operates at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, offering broad exposure to executive leadership, Board interactions, and enterprise-wide initiatives in a dynamic global environment.
Work Environment, Pay & Benefits:
This position is based in our Denver, CO corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is 168,800 to 241,200 (reflecting market rates and your qualifications). The final base pay offer will be based on individual factors such as your experience, and skills – we do not ask for or use your prior pay in setting your compensation. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings/reimbursement accounts, 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.
Applying
When you apply, feel free to leave out age-related details like your birth date, graduation years or dates of attendance at educational institutions – it will not affect your application in any way.
Newmont and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you would like to request an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Newmont offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont Hear from our people: Life at Newmont
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 11.24.2027
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Our global headquarters in Denver, Colorado is a hub of innovation and collaboration. Here, multi-disciplinary teams chart strategy and provide technical, financial and operational leadership to support Newmont’s mines worldwide. Denver Hub’s professionals work closely with colleagues across all our regions, tackling projects that influence the entire business. The atmosphere is professional yet people-centered – we celebrate innovation and constantly seek better ways of working. Employees enjoy a modern workspace and the perks of a city famous for its outdoor lifestyle and vibrant economy.
Your Contribution
Drive the Chief People Officer’s strategic agenda by connecting People priorities to enterprise outcomes. As a trusted advisor and integrator, you will strengthen leadership effectiveness, governance, decision-making, and execution across the global People function.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Lead program management of the CPO's strategic priorities, ensuring clear governance, progress tracking, and executive reporting aligned with Board, Executive and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate CPO Board agenda, committee and executive materials, delivering high-quality, decision-ready briefings and papers.
- Design and facilitate leadership routines, forums, and governance processes that drive decision quality, accountability and follow-through.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and emerging challenges, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Partner with People leaders, ELT advisors, PMO, Communications, and business stakeholders to connect People priorities to the enterprise agenda and business plan, align dependencies and resolve cross-functional issues.
- Influence strategic initiatives by guiding governance, stakeholder engagement, change management, and execution excellence.
- Develop compelling executive communications and strategic narratives for Board, leadership, and workforce audiences.
- Lead post-initiative reviews to measure outcomes, capture lessons learned, and inform future priorities.
- Strengthen program, governance, and change management capability across the People function through coaching, tools, and best practices.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- Significant experience in strategic program management, executive advisory, governance, or chief-of-staff style roles with experience managing dependencies, risks and outcomes within a complex, global organization.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare Board papers, executive briefings, and strategic communications for senior leadership audiences.
- Expertise in portfolio management, Board and executive governance, governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to enterprise objectives and business outcomes.
- Proven experience facilitating executive forums, influencing without authority, and aligning diverse stakeholder groups.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information and data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Planner, Copilot, and other productivity and reporting tools.
Your Work Environment
You will work closely with the Chief People Officer, People Leadership Team, People Centers of Excellence, regional People leaders, ELT advisors, Communications, and Corporate Secretary teams. This highly visible role operates at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, offering broad exposure to executive leadership, Board interactions, and enterprise-wide initiatives in a dynamic global environment.
Work Environment, Pay & Benefits:
This position is based in our Denver, CO corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is 168,800 to 241,200 (reflecting market rates and your qualifications). The final base pay offer will be based on individual factors such as your experience, and skills – we do not ask for or use your prior pay in setting your compensation. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings/reimbursement accounts, 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.
Applying
When you apply, feel free to leave out age-related details like your birth date, graduation years or dates of attendance at educational institutions – it will not affect your application in any way.
Newmont and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you would like to request an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Newmont offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont Hear from our people: Life at Newmont
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal human resources consultant jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR generalist or specialist experience in complex organizations
- Proven ability to partner with and advise senior business leaders on workforce strategy
- Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR policy development
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification strongly preferred
- Experience leading organizational design, change management, or large-scale HR initiatives
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and data-driven HR analytics to inform decisions
Tips for Your Principal Human Resources Consultant Job Search
Align your resume to strategic HR impact
Principal-level HR roles expect demonstrated influence on business outcomes, not just program administration. Reframe your bullet points around workforce planning results, change management scope, and decisions you shaped at the leadership table, not tasks you completed.
Highlight cross-functional advisory experience clearly
Hiring managers at this level look for HR professionals who counsel VPs and C-suite leaders directly. Call out the specific business units you partnered with and the organizational challenges you addressed, not just the HR processes you managed.
Target postings that match your HR specialty depth
Principal consultant openings vary widely between labor relations, compensation design, and culture transformation. Filter your search by the HR discipline where you have the deepest expertise so you're competing on genuine strength rather than broad generalist credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal human resources consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers for behavioral interviews
Principal HR interviews consistently probe how you handled resistance from senior leaders, navigated politically sensitive workforce changes, or influenced decisions without direct authority. Prepare two or three detailed examples that show independent judgment and measurable organizational impact.
Negotiate scope and reporting structure alongside compensation
At the principal level, your reporting line and decision-making authority matter as much as pay. During offer discussions, clarify whether you have a seat at the leadership team, budget ownership, and autonomy to drive HR strategy rather than execute someone else's.
Principal Human Resources Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal human resources consultants?
Intuit, Xcel Energy, and PTC are hiring the most principal human resources consultants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and professional services firms building out strategic HR functions.
How many principal human resources consultant jobs are remote?
About 100% of principal human resources consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the advisory nature of the role. HR business partnering and organizational development work tends to offer the most remote flexibility, while labor relations and onsite-intensive culture roles are more likely to require regular in-person presence.
How do you become a principal human resources consultant?
Start by building a strong generalist foundation across core HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Progress into roles where you directly advise business leaders rather than support them administratively. Pursue a senior HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, deepen expertise in one strategic area like organizational development or compensation, and accumulate experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
Can you get a principal human resources consultant role with limited experience?
Moving directly into a principal-level HR role with limited experience is uncommon, but you can build a bridge by taking on stretch assignments in your current role that involve advising leadership or leading company-wide HR projects. Consulting firms and fast-growing companies sometimes title senior individual contributor HR roles as principal, so targeting those environments widens your options while you accumulate the strategic advisory experience the title requires.
What does the principal human resources consultant interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your HR leadership background and strategic scope, followed by a competency-based interview with an HR director or CHRO. Expect a panel round with business stakeholders where you'll be asked to walk through complex workforce or change management situations you've navigated. Some employers include a case study or presentation asking you to diagnose an organizational problem and recommend an HR-led solution.
Where can I find and apply to principal human resources consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to principal human resources consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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