Berkeley Lab · 1 day ago
Senior HR Strategy Partner (HRSP)
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Senior HR Strategy Partner (HRSP) within the Human Resources Division to support the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). This role provides strategic and tactical HR consultation to leaders and employees, anticipating challenges and leading initiatives to advance organizational effectiveness across various HR functions.
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Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with division leaders and HR functional teams to advise on workforce planning, restructuring, and staffing strategies aligned with mission and goals
Support talent review, succession planning, and long-term capability building
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders to ensure hiring aligns with business needs and future skill demands
Coach and advise managers on goal setting, performance feedback, and managing employee performance
Guide development planning and apply coaching methods to strengthen leadership, team dynamics, and individual growth
Ensure effective use of performance management tools and processes
Partner with Employee & Labor Relations on performance issues, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
Support labor-management activities, policy compliance, and collective bargaining agreements
Lead or assist with investigations and act as an escalation point for complex or crisis-related matters
Provide workforce insights to inform decision-making and track OKR progress
Monitor key HR metrics and translate data into actionable strategies
Ensure alignment between HR efforts and organizational goals using data-driven approaches
Advise on compensation, promotions, equity adjustments, and job audits to ensure alignment with pay structures and retention goals
Support annual compensation cycles and strategic internal movement
Partner with leaders to design people strategies that support long-term goals
Assess development needs, lead training sessions, and facilitate leadership development
Support change efforts including restructuring and role clarity
Advise on recruitment strategies and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent, enhance hiring practices, and improve candidate experience
Serve as a trusted advisor on team design, engagement, and people strategy
Provide insights to improve organizational health, team performance, and decision-making
Promote a culture aligned with the Lab’s mission
Identify employee sentiment trends and advise on engagement efforts
Connect staff to development and well-being resources
Act as the primary HR liaison for division staff, connecting them to central HR services and ensuring smooth execution of programs and policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years operating in a consultative HRBP or equivalent strategic HR role
Proven experience translating business goals into effective people strategies and influencing senior leaders through data, insights, and business acumen
Demonstrated capability in solving complex HR challenges using judgment, creative problem-solving, and in-depth evaluation of data and organizational dynamics
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and employment laws
Experience navigating and resolving complex employee relations issues, including performance concerns, conflict mediation, and compliance-related matters
Deep understanding of performance management, organizational development, succession planning, and workforce planning
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to influence and build trust across levels (strategic, operational, and tactical) and disciplines. Ability to build strong working relationships, trust and respect with management, co-workers, internal customers, and vendors/service providers
Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops or leadership development engagements or events
Proven coaching skills, with the ability to support leaders at all levels
High proficiency in using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data visualization or workforce analytics tools is a plus
Working knowledge of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or similar goal-setting frameworks; ability to guide others in aligning goals with broader organizational strategy
Ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously within a rapidly evolving environment
Comfort with using and interpreting people analytics to guide business decisions
Excellent technical skills including basic familiarity with AI applications and openness to exploring emerging technologies that support the employee experience
Preferred
Knowledge of HR Systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM
Proficiency in using Google Workspace Tools
Experience working in a union environment including supporting collective bargaining efforts with demonstrated ability to interpret/apply provisions of collective bargaining agreements to human resources actions
SPHR, SHRM-SCP or other HR certifications
Benefits
Exceptional health and retirement benefits , including pension or 401K-style plans
A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!
In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
Pet insurance
Company
Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab is a national laboratory that creates advanced new tools for scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
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