What You Will Do
Discover a world of opportunity in the Human Resources Employee Relations (HR-ER) Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory! We are currently seeking a senior-level Employee Relations Specialist. Reporting to the HR-ER Manager, the chosen candidate will be a key member of the team responsible for a wide range of employee relations matters. We are currently looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to fulfill an investigative role.
Employee Relations Specialist 3: $87,200 – $142,500
While implementing and adhering to related employment law and LANL policy, your primary responsibility is to conduct timely and accurate workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct, including, but not limited to harassment (including sexual harassment), discrimination, retaliation, insubordination, workplace violence, substance abuse, safety and security violations, and violations of LANL policy or procedure. You will be responsible for writing reports summarizing investigative findings and briefing management on those findings. In this role, you will work closely with, and effectively advise, management, HR personnel, and other relevant parties during the investigation process to include providing guidance and drafting documents related to counseling, disciplining, or terminating employees. The Employee Relations team is a highly collaborative team and works closely with legal counsel, the Human Resources Division Office, and other partners around the Laboratory. This is your chance to directly support our national security mission!
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Expertise
Advanced level knowledge of employee relations best practices and procedures. Advanced level knowledge of legal requirements affecting employee relations administration, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, the FMLA, etc. Advanced level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating factual allegations, and recommending effective solutions to problems affecting employee relations administration. Excellent skills with research and analysis of complex issues.
Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with drafting complex written reports. Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel, including senior-level personnel.
Tact and Time Management
Ability to exercise good judgment and appropriate discretion in matters of high sensitivity. Experience in defusing emotions and managing conversations in difficult situations. Ability to work under pressure, often under tight deadlines.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Active Q Clearance
- Graduate degree in law, human resources, or related field.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM, (Telework) occasional on site will be required
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is a 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines how you meet the minimum requirements outlined for this position (including any of the desired skills).
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular