Senior Employee Relations Specialist Senior Employee Relations Specialist Argonne National Labo

Our Human Resource Services (HRS) division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join their team. This position is integral to Argonne’s efforts to ensure a just and fair organizational culture through effective development and application of policies, procedures, communication and guidance to the Argonne community.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Work with the Employee Relations (ER) and Human Resource Services and broader laboratory to deliver labor relations services.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation.
• Facilitate the interactive process in ADA requests for reasonable accommodations
• Provide advice and guidance to line management on employee relations related issues including, but not limited to potential misconduct, discipline, corrective action, performance management, reorganizations or workforce restructuring actions.
• Provide training to managers and employees on employee/labor relations issues and assist with labor issues related to collective bargaining agreements and union grievances.
• Follow leading practices to conduct sound, balanced and thorough investigations in response to issues raised by employees.
• Partner with HRS team and management to ensure employee/labor relations strategies are applied consistently.
• Assist with development and implementation in training/learning initiatives, review and update policies, processes, and reporting systems.
• Develop and recommend solutions consistent with the Laboratory’s mission and Core Values.
• In addition, responsible for working with other HRS functions, including providing advice, recommendations, and support related to activities such as talent acquisition, compensation, and performance evaluations.
• This is a hybrid role, with regular on-site presence required, corresponding to the operational needs of the function.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Effective collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Experience in conducting workplace investigations, including witness interviews and researching and analyzing relevant facts, and preparing reports, findings and recommendations.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements and interacting with union groups.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with laboratory staff at all levels.
• Experience managing and resolving conflicts, complaints and concerns in a fair and consistent manner.
• Knowledge of EEO and anti-discrimination laws.
• Knowledge and experience of workforce restructuring and reduction in force actions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork.
• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
• PA4:
  Bachelors and 6+ years of experience, Masters and 4+ years, or equivalent

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Professional Administrative (PA)

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The expected hiring range for this position is $92,314.00 - $.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters…