The HR Representative (HR Rep, HRR) works within a shared services model to provide exceptional service to the PSE organization.  The HR Rep is assigned one or more PSE divisions and is the first point of contact for all HR support needs.  As part of a team, they also provide supplemental support to other PSE divisions when necessary.  This position is hybrid with the ability to work from home a percentage of the time.

The HR Representative is responsible for administering HR-related activities within the PSE directorate; providing advice, support, and counsel to management, staff, and potential hires on personnel policies and procedures; supporting the student process; editing initial drafts of position descriptions; and assisting with the annual processes for performance evaluation and merit/bonus review.

The following standard services are provided by the HR Rep:

• Provide support to Hiring Managers in all aspects of the hiring process including facilitating and guiding the interview process in partnership with the hiring manager, group administrative assistant and Talent Acquisition representative.

• Coordinate extensions for term employees including students and postdocs

• Process employee changes in the Workday HR system

• Process Joint appointments and renewals

• Coordinate actions with the Argonne Immigration Office as necessary and assist directorate employees through related processes

• Communicate relevant and timely HR messages to assigned divisions

• Meet with line managers and division directors' when required

• Utilize available tools and technology to improve processes

• May assist with HR Manager to process promotions and salary adjustments within assigned divisions

• May assist in the Performance Appraisal Process (as requested) within assigned divisions

• May assist in the merit and bonus review (as requested) within assigned divisions

• Participate in special projects related to HR for PSE as assigned

Position Requirements

• Considerable ability to handle a variety of sensitive information and human resources matters

• High level of accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail, solve problems and set priorities

• Knowledge, skill, and experience in processing highly diversified personnel

• Experience processing education related appointments and hiring foreign nationals preferred 

• Ability to interpret and implement Argonne’s Human Resources, Laboratory and Division policies and procedures

• Oral and written communications skills and the ability to work with internal and external contacts to achieve goals

• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively, using tact and discretion and in developing interpersonal relationships and handling conflicts

• Knowledge of Workday or similar HRIS preferred

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook and Excel

PA2 Level: Bachelor’s and 2+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree or equivalent

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