HR Division Partner
Berkeley Lab · Berkeley, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridHuman Resources$89k–$105k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position delivers comprehensive, client-centric HR solutions that drive operational excellence across our world-class scientific, engineering, and operational teams. As an embedded HR Division Partner, you will serve as a trusted consultant to division leaders, managers, and employees.
Responsibilities
- Partnerships & Relationships
Serve as a trusted HR Partner to managers and employees, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employment law, and organizational objectives.
Build strong relationships by resolving employee concerns through timely, compliant, and well-documented solutions.
Partner cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, DE&I, Learning & Development) to deliver consistent HR programs and services. - Workforce Planning, Learning & Organizational Development
Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, organizational design, staffing strategies, and workforce transitions aligned with business objectives.
Analyze workforce trends, organizational structures, and staffing needs to provide recommendations that improve organizational effectiveness and succession planning.
Support leadership development and organizational learning initiatives by coordinating training programs and partnering with Learning & Development on program delivery. - Compensation & Recruitment Management
Advise managers on compensation, job classification, recruitment, promotions, and salary administration while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and compensation practices.
Lead end-to-end recruitment and employment actions, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and leadership to deliver timely, compliant hiring outcomes.
Develop and review position descriptions, support job evaluations and reclassifications, and contribute to annual performance and compensation review processes. - Data Management
Prepare workforce reports, HR dashboards, compensation analyses, and organizational metrics to support strategic decision-making.
Analyze workforce data to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and inform workforce planning initiatives.
Maintain HRIS data integrity by overseeing accurate employee data management and producing executive-level reports and presentations.
Qualifications
- Associate HR Division Partner:
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience/training.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant HR experience.
Demonstrated HR knowledge and hands-on experience across multiple core areas, including compensation, recruitment, benefits, employee/labor relations, training and development, and employment law.
Proven experience providing consultative guidance to managers and employees, along with interpreting HR policies, organizational procedures, and employment regulations.
Strong track record of clear, effective policy guidance and responsive customer service while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to address sensitive HR matters across organizational boundaries.
Proficiency with HR Management Systems (HRIS), reporting tools, databases, and advanced computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite) to generate actionable reports and analyze workforce data.
Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EO/AA). - Staff HR Division Partner:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex HR issues, exercise sound judgment with minimal direction, and build influential partnerships across management levels.
Benefits
We offer exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans, opportunities to grow in your career, and a culture where you'll belong. Join our team and play a supporting role in addressing global challenges!