The posting
- Own Rio Tinto’s U.S. permanent labor certification (PERM) recruitment process end to end
- Work with Global Mobility, hiring leaders and external immigration counsel on high-impact cases
- Build expertise in U.S. immigration recruitment requirements while gaining broader Talent Acquisition experience across recruitment operations, candidate management, stakeholder partnership and process improvement.
- 12 months' contract based in Salt Lake City, UT
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join us in the newly created role of Analyst Talent Acquisition.
You will be our dedicated specialist for the recruitment and labor market testing stage of the U.S. employment-based green card process. Your work shows whether qualified and available U.S. workers can be found for a role before sponsorship proceeds. Accuracy, timeliness, and documentation are central to every case.
PERM volumes peak from spring through fall and slow during the winter months. When case volumes are lower, you will support the wider Talent Acquisition team with recruitment operations.
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will:
- Manage each case from prevailing wage determination support through the labor market test and the final recruitment report.
- Open PERM requisitions in Workday, publish job adverts and coordinate physical notices at each worksite for the required posting period.
- Maintain the PERM case tracker, case folders and recruitment results spreadsheet so every case is audit ready.
- Screen all applicants against the minimum requirements, apply them consistently, and send role-specific questionnaires.
- Contact potentially qualified applicants within required timeframes and document every contact attempt.
- Track quiet periods, posting dates, and filing deadlines to prevent case delays or restarts.
- Compile recruitment reports and supporting records for immigration counsel.
- Act as the go-to contact for PERM questions and keep SOPs, templates and training materials current.
- Find ways to cut manual effort through Workday reporting, Copilot and process improvements.
- Support additional recruitment-related as required
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for success
- Prior experience with PERM labor certification is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Strong attention to detail, disciplined record keeping and the ability to apply processes consistently and fairly.
- Clear written and verbal communication with candidates, hiring leaders and external advisors.
- Ability to manage several cases and deadlines at once.
- Experience with Workday or a similar applicant tracking system, plus Microsoft Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
Helpful for success
- Experience with U.S. employment-based immigration, PERM labor certification or labor market testing.
- Previous experience with Workday or comparable ATS
- Three or more years in talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, HR operations, global mobility or a compliance-driven administrative role.
- Experience working with immigration counsel or a global mobility team.
- Experience in audit preparation or regulated HR processes.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
