Senior HR Strategy Partner; HRSP

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Senior HR Strategy Partner (HRSP) within the Human Resources Division. This role provides senior‑level strategic and tactical HR consultation to leaders and employees within assigned lab divisions or scientific areas. The HRSP anticipates challenges, diagnoses complex people issues, and leads HR initiatives that advance organizational effectiveness across workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee and labor relations, engagement, and talent development.

Serving as the primary relationship manager for the client group, the HRSP partners closely with Lab Division Directors and leaders to design and deliver integrated, compliant, and scalable people solutions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role exercises sound judgment within broadly defined policies to select appropriate approaches and deliver results aligned with organizational objectives. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, and the capability to translate complex organizational needs into practical and scalable people solutions.

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K‑style plans
• A culture where you'll belong – we are invested in our teams!
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
• Pet insurance

This role is based onsite at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. Fully remote work arrangements are not available for this position. Berkeley Lab follows a hybrid work model in which employees work onsite a minimum of 2 to 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely on other days, subject to business needs.

• Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Development
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  Build strong relationships with division leaders and HR functional teams to advise on workforce planning, restructuring, and staffing strategies aligned with mission and goals. Support talent review, succession planning, and long‑term capability building.
• Performance Management & Coaching
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  Coach and advise managers on goal setting, performance feedback, and managing employee performance.
• Employee & Labor Relations
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  Partner with Employee & Labor Relations on performance issues, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• People Analytics & Objectives and Key Results (OKRs):
  Provide workforce insights to inform decision‑making and track OKR progress.
• Compensation & Retention
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  Advise on compensation, promotions, equity adjustments, and job audits.
• Organizational Development & Change Management
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  Partner with leaders to design people strategies that support long‑term goals.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
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  Advise on recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Leadership Consulting & HR Strategy
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  Serve as a trusted advisor on team design, engagement, and people strategy.
• Employee Engagement & Experience
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  Promote a culture aligned with the Lab's mission.
• HR Navigation & Operational Support
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  Act as the primary HR liaison for division staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years operating in a consultative HRBP or equivalent strategic HR role.
• Proven experience translating business goals into effective people strategies and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and employment laws.
• Experience navigating and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High proficiency in using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously.

• Knowledge of HR Systems such as People Soft, Oracle HCM.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace Tools.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP or other HR certifications.

• Application date
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  Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by April 1, 2026.
• Appointment type
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  Full‑time career appointment, exempt.
• Salary range
  : $136,000 - $175,000.
• Background check
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  This position is subject to a background check.
• Work modality
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  Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite per week). Must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.