Human Resource Generalist

The HR Generalist provides operational and strategic human resources support primarily to the Physical Sciences and Engineering Directorate at Argonne National Laboratory, while contributing to laboratory-wide HRS initiatives and special projects.

Location and Compensation

Location: Lemont, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement. Salary range: USD 75,750 to 118,170 per year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR liaison for employees and managers, delivering guidance on a broad array of HR issues and ensuring consistent policy application with a practical, operational focus.
• Analyze HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends, inform recommendations, and support resolution of workforce and organizational opportunities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on workforce planning and recruitment strategies, including crafting job descriptions, advising on compensation, and guiding hiring approaches.
• Work with Employee Relations to advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management issues, and workplace concerns, ensuring alignment with policies and legal requirements.
• Support cyclical HR programs such as performance appraisals, talent reviews, merit planning, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
• Participate in HR projects and process-improvement initiatives aimed at boosting operational efficiency, service delivery, and the overall employee experience.
• Assist in developing and executing communication and change management plans for new or revised HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support laboratory and directorate recognition and rewards programs that reinforce organizational values and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic and physical HR records in compliance with policies, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in providing leadership, coordination, and guidance to directorate support staff to ensure effective administrative and operational support.

Requirements

• Education and experience: A Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of HR experience across multiple functions or a Master’s with 2+ years, or an equivalent combination.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices and administration.
• Ability to interpret and implement Argonne policies and procedures across HR, Laboratory, and Division levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to interact confidently with Division Directors, Line Managers, the HR team, and cross-organizational collaborators.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information and HR matters.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external partners to achieve objectives and implement solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrates alignment with Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• U.S. citizenship proof is required to comply with federal regulations and contractual obligations.
• Experience with Workday or a similar HRIS is preferred.
• Education in human resources or related field is desirable, with HR professional certification highly preferred.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Workday

Job Details

• Job Family: Professional Administrative (PA)
• Job Profile: Human Resources Administration 3
• Worker Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time