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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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Align your degree to the advisory discipline
Principal Advisor is a broad title, so USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly maps to the advisory domain. A policy advisor role needs a public policy or related degree on record, not just any bachelor's credential.
Pull OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before you negotiate so you can confirm the offer clears the LCA threshold and avoids a DOL audit trigger.
Target organizations with cap-exempt H-1B filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Principal Advisor roles at think tanks or public universities often fall under this exemption, giving you year-round sponsorship access.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified LCA data
Search Principal Advisor roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history by role and location. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed for advisory positions before.
Get your credentials evaluated before the employer files
If your degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before your employer submits the LCA to DOL. A missing or delayed evaluation can stall the entire filing timeline at a critical stage.
Clarify PERM labor certification requirements early for green card pathways
If your employer plans to sponsor you for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card after the H-1B, the PERM process requires advertising the role at the prevailing wage. Confirm whether the company has run PERM before so you're not the first case they attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but only when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field, not just any degree. USCIS will look at whether the advisory function is tied to a defined discipline such as economics, public policy, engineering, or finance. Generic management roles that accept any major are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
Which visas are most commonly used to sponsor Principal Advisor positions?
H-1B is the most common pathway for Principal Advisor roles in the private sector. TN visa is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the advisory role falls within a qualifying USMCA profession. For roles at nonprofit research institutions or universities, cap-exempt H-1B filings are available year-round. USCIS handles H-1B petitions; TN is processed at the port of entry for Canadians or at a U.S. consulate for Mexican nationals.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Principal Advisor roles?
Migrate Mate lists Principal Advisor positions from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this type of role rather than those that may be open to it in theory.
Can a Principal Advisor on an H-1B switch employers mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA at the prevailing wage for your new location and submit the I-129 petition. You don't need to restart your status period as long as you're in valid H-1B status when the new petition is filed.
What degree fields does USCIS accept for a Principal Advisor H-1B petition?
USCIS expects the degree field to match the specific advisory domain. Business administration, public policy, economics, finance, law, and relevant technical disciplines have all supported successful petitions depending on the role's actual duties. The key is that the job description must require that specific field, not simply prefer a college degree. Roles described as accepting any bachelor's degree are vulnerable to specialty occupation denials.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Advisor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.