Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Posting TitleSenior Human Resources Business Partner

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

NREL's Human Resources department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources business partner. NREL’s strategic HR business partners function as key advisors and change agents.  As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will deliver, broker, or support appropriate products and services aligned to both NREL’s and the Directorate’s people strategies, ensuring high impact HR representation.  You will help business leaders understand and address the people implications of business decisions.  You will ensure that client strategies are supported with the HR programs needed to provide NREL with a competitive advantage.  

The Senior HRBP develops and implements integrated solutions related to all HR matters supporting all lines of business and upper management.  The position serves as a trusted advisor proactively engaging with all levels of management and staff to influence and positively impact the organization by identifying resources and formulating and presenting actionable recommendations for leadership consideration. This position reports directly into the Chief Human Resources Officer.

This position provides leaders with coaching, consultation and guidance regarding effective management of people, structure, organization effectiveness and workforce planning. The position formulates strategic partnerships across the Laboratory and within HR to deliver value-added services to management and employees which align to the business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with all levels of line management to provide HR guidance.
• Work credibly and effectively with clients to support organizational strategies.
• Create solutions that drive impact and change.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions).
• Partner with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Administer guidance and recommendations on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Develop collaborative relationships to create opportunities to positively impact business outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients to identify issues and reveal root causes through effective questioning with a view to being solution oriented.
• Analyze and assess data to create insights to help guide decisions trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• In matters of behavior or conduct, lead fact finding and root cause analysis, ensuring effective resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance and partners with the compliance and legal department as needed/required.

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Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education and experience; Or, Master's Degree in Human Resources or related and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education and experience; Or, PhD in Human Resources or related and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, as well as a working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• This position requires an onsite hybrid work arrangement and is not open to remote applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within in a Federal government contractor environment and working within Federal government contractor guidelines is highly preferred.
• Appropriate SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR certification.
• Minimum of nine years of practical, relevant experience.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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