Chief Human Resources Officer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

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.

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.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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