What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Fermilab?
Open Date: February 14, 2022
Close Date: March 14, 2022
We Are:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.
Fermilab’s Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. Responsibilities include oversight of HR programs and execution of Human Resources strategies in assigned Laboratory organization(s). Ensure understanding of Laboratory needs and objectives and proactively resolve HR and business issues. Provide consultation, facilitation, and execution in areas such as talent management (succession planning, performance management), employee relations (investigations, labor, employee programs, separations). Strategic partner and liaison with organizational leaders to deliver HR solutions in partnership with the core HR functions of talent acquisition; talent development; compensation; HR analytics; benefits and wellbeing; equity, diversity and inclusion; and campus access and experience.
You Will:
- Develop and implement moderately complex HR processes, policies, programs and standards that impact achievement of functional results.
- Provide consultation, facilitation, and execution for Talent Management and Employee Relations functions.
- Advocate HR programs for assigned organizations; communicate business value of HR initiatives; assist in project management and rollout of HR programs across the Laboratory.
- Provide support for more complex HR transactions and liaison to HR core functions such as talent acquisition; talent development; compensation; HR analytics; benefits and wellbeing; equity, diversity and inclusion; and campus access and experience.
- Primary point of contact to assist employees and management team on a wide range of HR topics for assigned medium to large and/or moderately complex Division(s).
- Develop and implement communications and presentations of HR information on a wide range of HR topics.
- Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce, and uphold Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field and minimum 5 years HR experience or Master’s degree and 3 years HR experience or equivalent. Preferred experience with three or more HR functions
- Advanced knowledge of core HR functions such as talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent development, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of federal and state employment and laws, labor laws.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong written, verbal communication skills; strong presenting, editing and visual design skills.
- Ability to operate enterprise business systems including Microsoft Office suite, Workday Human Capital Management System.
Physical Activity and Work Conditions
HUMAN FACTORS: Mental concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding
FRA encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated and boostered to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and to mitigate against severe illness from infection. Upon employment with FRA, all employees must state their vaccination status. In order to work onsite at Fermilab locations (Batavia, IL and Lead, SD), all unvaccinated employees are required to submit proof of a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of arriving onsite. Please note that all vaccination and testing requirements are subject to change.
