HR Business Partner

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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