Brookhaven National Laboratory Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Upton, NY Full Time

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge’s our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

The Human Resources Generalist is an integral member of a deployed HR team supporting multiple service, operations, and scientific organizations in a world class national laboratory amidst a diverse and international population. You will perform professional level duties in multiple functional areas including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compensation, policy and process implementation, employment law compliance and transaction management.

In this dynamic role you will:

• Administer a variety of complex human resource policies and develop procedures and programs that support the tactical and strategic mission of the assigned area (s)
• Communicate, implement, interpret, and apply BNL policies and procedures at all levels of the organization
• Assist in the implementation of human resources strategies, programs, and initiatives ensuring compliance with overall BNL guidelines and policies
• Communicate HR policies and procedures to all levels of the organization
• Provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of HR issues and concerns to management and staff at all levels
• Conduct thorough investigations, analyze facts, and prepare final investigation reports
• Recommend alternative actions to resolve problems and effect continual improvements
• Communicate and maintain compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, EEO, OFCCP, Equal Pay and the Department of Energy contract with respect to Human Resources activities
• Partner with talent acquisition and hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, write job descriptions, source candidates, attend job fairs and participate in panel interviews.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze information, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and development
• Work closely with labor relations to ensure union contract terms are being met and reflected in job postings, hirings, promotions and terminations.
• Provide support to management and staff in the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline with a HR core curriculum or equivalent education/experience on the basis of 2:1 (years: experience) directly related progressively responsible experience
• A minimum of 4 years’ full-time experience as a human resources generalist which must include progressively complex, customer-oriented HR service delivery experience and full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Requires initiative, determination and excellent consultative skills in order to identify problems in the early stages and provide solutions or referral suggestions
• Knowledge of federal employment law, knowledge of state, and local laws and their impact on human resources issues
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, conceptualize solutions, and communicate effectively with management and staff
• Strong HR and business knowledge which influences management teams in their decision making
• Excellent oral and written communication and excellent interpersonal, coaching, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and accurately with close attention to detail
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with PeopleSoft HR, Workday, or similar Human Resources Management systems
• HR Competencies: Ethical Practice, Business Acumen, Relationship Management, Critical Evaluation, Consultation, Communication

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Masters’ Degree in Human Resources Management
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Experience providing HR support in a scientific, highly technical or highly regulated environment
• Experience working for a federal contractor
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave);
• Lab-funded Retirement Plan;
• 401(k) Plan;
• Flexible Work Arrangements;
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)