Senior HR Business Partner

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$88,800.00-$116,900.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The Human Resources Division is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP). This role oversees HR programs that support the implementation and execution of human resources strategies within assigned Laboratory organizations under general supervision. The HRBP ensures a clear understanding of Laboratory needs and objectives and proactively resolves HR and business issues.

This position provides consultation, facilitation, and execution support in areas such as talent management and employee relations. As a strategic partner, the HRBP serves as a liaison with organizational leaders to deliver HR solutions in partnership with core HR functions.

What your day-to-day as an HRBP at Fermilab will look like:

• Develops and implements moderately complex HR processes, policies, programs, and standards that impact achievement of functional results.
• Provides consultation, facilitation, and execution for Talent Management including but not limited to succession planning, and performance management.
• Provides consultation, facilitation, and execution for the Employee Relations function to include but not limited to investigations, labor, employee programs, and separations.
• Advocates HR programs for assigned organizations; communicates the business value of HR initiatives; assists in project management and roll-outs of HR programs across the Laboratory.
• Provides support for more complex HR transactions and liaisons to HR core functions such as talent acquisition; talent development; compensation; HR analytics; benefits and well-being; and campus access and experience.
• Acts as 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).
• Develops and implements communication and presentation materials on a wide range of HR topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
  
  

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field with 5 years of experience. Master’s degree preferred. Experience with 3 or more HR functions preferred.
  
  

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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.
  
  

Job descriptions are a general statement of duties and responsibilities. The Laboratory may change the job duties and responsibilities at any time. The compensation department compares job descriptions to similar positions inside and outside the Laboratory to determine pay ranges.

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

December 2024

Work Arrangement: Please note that the work arrangement described is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
  
  

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  
  

Why Fermilab:

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 locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.