Division Leader - Strategic HR Field Support

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We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$215,670 - $269,940 Yearly at the AMC.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We’re looking for a Division Leader (DL) for our Strategic HR Field Support Division.  You will act as a trusted advisor and cultural steward to LLNL senior management in support of strategic HR Business Partners, Organizational Development Consultants and Employee Relations.  You will champion significant change initiatives impacting the workforce such as performance management, compensation and employee relations and act as a trusted advisor and expert in support of a broad range of human resources functions.  You will assess and anticipate HR talent management needs and develop integrated solutions in collaboration with the directorate leadership team and core HR ecosystem.  You will interact with all levels of management and employees to drive organizational development. This position is based within the Human Resources Directorate Office.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

• Plan, lead, direct and manage the operations of the Strategic HR Field Support Division, a diverse functional team in the areas of organizational change and design, organizational development, employee relations, strategic planning, succession planning, leadership development, career development, performance management, team effectiveness, and conflict resolution.
• Work independently to identify and lead the division in best practices while working closely with client organizations to provide customized workforce consultation and solutions to meet unique people strategies, organizational issues, and influence support of programs and initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of transformational HR projects to help drive faster adoption, higher utilization of and proficiency with changes such as new performance management program, compensation program and culture survey. Ensure the execution and ongoing monitoring of results for strategic deliverables and enable business requirements in support of the organizational and Laboratory initiatives.
• Solve problems that are diverse and multi-faceted in scope to develop solutions where analysis requires evaluation of multiple factors and criteria. Solve highly complex problems with little precedent that often cross areas/organizations through the development of new approaches and techniques while establishing and maintaining effective partnership across the Laboratory.
• Use in-depth knowledge of own area and general knowledge of related areas, interpret and apply concepts and techniques; analyzes data and collaborates with others in developing recommendations and actions to highly complex problems internally. Coordinate and respond to various institutional-related requests including institutional business practices, outdated methodology, exceptions to policy, etc.
• Participate in HR's strategic planning process, formulating organizational goals and objectives, including the development of marketing strategies for HR programs and services.
• Manage the division budget in collaboration with the directorate resource analyst and determine appropriate staffing levels to meet deliverables.
• Represent the directorate and/or the Laboratory on Laboratory-wide initiatives, forums, councils, and/or with outside review committees or agencies (external sponsors, site office and DOE HDQ) in functional areas.
• Make decisions regarding guidelines, policies, procedures or project parameters affecting work of the department. May plan project activities for self and others and may oversee schedules. May also be designated as a technical lead or working supervisor for a group of non-exempt and exempt employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources, Organization Behavior or related field, or equivalent combination of education and significant related experience.
• Extensive experience and expertise managing various functions including but not limited to performance management, organizational development, employee relations, workforce/succession planning, workforce development
• Extensive experience facilitating organizational change both within and across an organization and overcoming change resistance.
• Extensive experience in and expert knowledge and understanding of industry human resources principles, concepts, practices, standards, processes, and systems. Significant experience leading projects and utilizing project management and process improvement principles.
• Extensive experience in leadership and management development, coaching, conflict management and mediation.
• Significant experience and expertise in workforce and career planning, team development and performance management strategies and development mechanisms.
• Advanced organizational, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills necessary to independently advise, consult and recommend appropriate actions and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written, necessary to effectively explain, direct, present, advise, negotiate, and influence all levels of management, both internal and external to the Laboratory to ensure mutual success.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or Organization Behavior.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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