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VICE PRESIDENT / DEPUTY CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Batavia, IL

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We Are

Fermilab is America’s world-class laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and South Dakota and locations around the world, including Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.

The Fermilab Workforce Development and Resources Section (WDRS) provides vital services to laboratory employees and users in support of Fermilab’s operations and mission. Departments include: Compensation, Benefits/Wellness, Talent Acquisition, Global Services and Professional Development and Learning.

Fermilab seeks a Vice President/Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. Under limited direction, assists the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with leadership on HR strategy design and execution in support of the Laboratory mission and in compliance with the prime contract and applicable laws and regulations. Works closely with Sr. Management to assess and anticipate programmatic changes that may impact HR strategies. Oversees the Laboratory’s HR Management system to ensure compliance. Serves as the point of contact for matters related to the HR, enterprise-wide initiatives, and interactions with Field Site Office. Assumes responsibility of the Chief Human Resources Officer in their absence.

You Will

Develop, interpret, and report HR data to enable effective decisions by lab leadership. Align HR initiatives with lab strategic priorities with a focus on mid and long-range workforce planning.
Help foster a lab-wide environment and culture that is values based, collaborative and accountability driven.
Align HR team with the Office of the CHRO to assure appropriate oversight of activities and risk mitigation.
Assume responsibility for the HR function management in the absence of the CHRO.
Assist CHRO in developing overall HR strategy, formulating operating plans, execution, monitoring of performance metrics and workforce planning across the organization.
Foster open communication and collaboration within HR teams.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams within and outside of HR. The latter includes finance, IT and general counsel, etc.
Serve as the liaison to procurement. Ensures procurement needs are being met across the section and partners with the procurement team to accomplish the goal.
Assist with high profile employee relations cases and/or managing the collective bargaining agreement process and documentation.
Head specific projects or programs as assigned; represents the HR organizaiton and/or the laboratory on various matters (e.g. committees, work groups, external committees, networks, etc.).
Investigate and implement innovative modern HR techniques and processes to achieve Laboratory's goals.
Establish consistent application of HR policies and practices lab wide to optimize limited resources and assure compliance with prescribed practices.
Provide oversight on staffing, budget, information technology and infrastructure issues within the HR organization.
Along with the CHRO, interact with and advise Laboratory management on matters to ensure that policies and actions conform to related goals of the Laboratory, federal/state laws and regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and the prime contract.
Oversees HR Contract deliverables requirements.
Build a strong working relationship with the DOE personnel.
Ensure timely compliance, communications, and resolution of issues related to the HR management systems and DOE requests.
Other duties as assigned
We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or other related discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of HR experience across the employee life cycle
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of Human Resources concepts, practices, and procedures.
Well-versed with employment-related laws and regulations
Effective senior level leadership and management acumen
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed strategic thinking and demonstrated problem solving skills for complex issues
Results and metrics orientation; attentive to details
Strong on collaboration and execution.
Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Physical Activity and Work Conditions

Human Factors: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding
Application Instructions

Candidates should submit the following with their application:

Cover letter, including specific interest in this role
Resume/CV
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.