If you are not in for office politics, stay away! - Finance Manager Rio Tinto Employee Review

2.0
Aug 9, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

You can learn many best practices in safety. Apart from that, not many benefits are offered these days. Salary freeze was introduced last year. As for me, I have been in salary freeze since 4 years ago when I was told that I hit the ceiling of salary band and no one care enough to find solution for my career progression from manager I reports to, my one removed manager, or the leaders I work with.... despite my "very good performance" rating.

Cons

There are many good systems and sophisticated career models in place, but in the end it just a form filing exercise. I and my direct reports in my team were told by the manager I report to (or "one removed manager" to my direct reports) that we have been doing excellent works but... And in the the end, the ultimate argument was even he is not sure to survive the office politics. So, if you are hard worker and best performers, the tools and systems may recognized it but then it maybe overwrite by leaders decisions. So if you are in the organization, stay close within the inner circle to survive.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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