Senior Manager, Talent, Culture and DEI

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Talent, Culture and DEI to join our Human Resources team in Toronto. This is a permanent position.

As a Senior Manager, Talent, Culture and DEI, you will champion and execute strategic initiatives across Talent Management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Organizational Culture, and Employee Engagement. You will play a critical role in cultivating a workplace where individuals feel valued, connected, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to the organization's mission. Your leadership and vision will guide the development of inclusive programs, foster a culture of belonging, and drive employee engagement globally. You will collaborate across teams to embed equitable practices, shape organizational values, and ensure that our people strategies align with business goals and future growth.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead the global talent strategy, setting direction for succession planning, leadership development, and internal mobility frameworks to build a future-ready workforce.
• Define and evolve the organizational culture narrative, ensuring it reflects strategic priorities while enabling employee connection, purpose, and performance.
• Champion enterprise-wide DEI efforts, embedding inclusive leadership expectations and partnering across functions to drive measurable progress and accountability.
• Design and oversee global employee engagement strategies, including listening mechanisms, recognition programs, and experience analytics to inform leadership action.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating insights from engagement, DEI, and culture into actionable plans that enhance retention, belonging, and performance.
• Establish governance and risk frameworks to proactively identify talent gaps and mitigate organizational vulnerabilities.
• Influence and align regional HR and business leaders, ensuring talent practices are locally relevant yet globally consistent.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Communications, and Learning teams to shape the employer brand and embed cultural values into the employee lifecycle.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as required to support evolving business needs and strategic priorities.

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or Sociology is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 12 years' progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide Talent, DEI, Culture, or Engagement strategies and programs.
• Proven track record of leading global initiatives and influencing a variety of stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments, preferably in mining, energy, or heavy industry.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in talent strategy and a strong understanding of DEI frameworks, inclusive leadership, and global compliance standards.
• Experience designing and implementing employee engagement strategies, including survey design, analytics, and action planning.
• Ability to shape and evolve organizational culture in alignment with strategic priorities and business outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.
• Proficiency in HR analytics, employee experience platforms, and digital tools that support talent and culture transformation.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale's ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: GRF

Apply by: Tuesday November 18^th, 2025

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