Fermilab · 3 hours ago
Chief Human Resources Officer
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$285K/yr - $392K/yr
10+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will lead and direct HR strategies, provide overall leadership to HR functions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while collaborating with senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate, develop, and direct short- and long-range HR strategies aligned with Laboratory objectives, Federal/State legislation, DOE contract requirements, and DOE orders
Partner with senior leadership to secure support for HR strategies and initiatives
Provide overall leadership and guidance to HR functions, including talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, benefits, and wellbeing
Identify and articulate people and culture issues, policies, procedures, and practices that impact the mission and climate of the organization
Ensure compliance with safety, quality programs, and DOE prime contractor requirements and deliverables for Human Resources
Support workforce planning and development activities in partnership with senior leadership and management across all locations
Collaborate with the Office of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships on implementing institutional goals
Oversee all personnel actions for direct reports and their departments, including hiring, promotions, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations
Provide support for talent development and management initiatives, including organizational development interventions and change navigation
Interact regularly and seamlessly with DOE program and site offices
Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
Abide by and perform all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public/business administration, or a social science
10+ years of experience in multiple HR disciplines
7+ years of senior HR management experience
Deep and broad technical HR expertise across multiple disciplines, including recruiting, training and development, compensation, wellbeing, benefits, employee relations, and HCM systems
Substantial experience in HR administration, project management, and supervision, including labor relations, ADA compliance, negotiations, contract administration, policy and program development, strategic planning, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and fiscal/budget management
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, work in a complex and collaborative environment, deliver tough messages with professionalism, and make decisions with limited information and ambiguity
Ability to partner and influence all levels of the Laboratory, including employees, DOE representatives, Lab Director, senior and division managers, and board members
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia, IL location
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events
Preferred
Advanced degree in human resources or public/business administration and/or work experience at a national laboratory
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
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Krysia Jacobs
Deputy CIO
Tammy Whited
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