HR Business Partner

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join the Human Resources team. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to guide leaders towards effective working relationships and organizational success. The HRBP will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Laboratory.

The Human Resources Business Partner is part of the HR team. You will work with other HRBPs, delivering the full scope of progressive HR consulting services, working in conjunction with the HR team, including Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture & Experience, EEO, Talent Development and HR Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation to customer organizations and make recommendations on key Human Resources strategies, initiatives, issues, and programs
• Collaborate with organizational leaders and other support staff across the laboratory
• Solve problems with little precedent that often cross areas/organizations through the development of new approaches and techniques while establishing and maintaining effective relationships
• Partners with management to ensure a complete understanding of the directorate strategy, human capital needs and objectives
• Functions as a generalist in a variety of HR activities.
• Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach.
• May conduct formal investigations
• Broad and extensive specialized and operational knowledge of HR principles, practices, and processes.
• Experience with a wide variety of HR activities, such as workforce planning, employee relations and diversity and inclusion
• Team with other HR professionals and line managers to develop effective solutions and strategies to support laboratory’s objectives
• Counsel assigned customer organizations and interpret the applications of relevant policies and regulations for situational specific issues
• Facilitate resolution of HR concerns and advise on alternative approaches to resolving issues and opportunities for improvement
• You will use your expert knowledge in HR related areas to interact with all levels of management and employees
• Determine strategies and actions to generate solutions in response to significant, diverse, and unique situations for which guidelines, policies, and practices may not exist
• Support basic Human Resources process improvements and Human Resources projects, with effective change management principles
• Provide thoughtful and tactful communications, while treating others with dignity and respect, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
• Demonstrate and model SRNL values and standards of conduct
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources or related field with a minimum of 3 or more years of relevant HR experience.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• A self-starter and able to lead in a fast-paced environment
• Must be well organized and multi-task oriented
• Able to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others to develop a consensus on issues
• Excellent human relations, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to develop and manage professional relationships with staff and customers
• Highly effective in communicating to a variety of stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)
• PHR/SPHR Certification
  
  

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
  

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.