About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Want to shape the future of HR at Sandia Laboratories as our Senior Strategic Talent Management Specialist, where your vision and leadership will enhance our operational excellence and sustain our innovative edge? If so, Sandia’s Human Resources team is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Senior Administrator Human Resources Specialist!

In this role, you will serve as a chief advisor to the Director of Strategic Talent Management, the Chief Human Resources Office, and other senior Human Resources leadership teams, helping inform decisions and navigate challenges, focusing on transforming ideas into actionable plans, fostering collaboration, and driving process improvements.

You will provide partnership, leadership, and support in the implementation of projects, solutions, systems, and processes by assessing risks and developing strategies to address them through the integration of various functions, including human resources to enhance operational excellence across the division.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Lead the design and development, and partner on the implementation of new and refined HR initiatives that will have enterprise-wide impact, in collaboration with functional partners
• Lead the execution of projects and initiatives with lab-wide impact that further the effectiveness and integration of Human Resources and the sustainability of Sandia Laboratories
• Establish metrics and key performance indicators to track the progress of initiatives, ensuring they are on track to meet objectives, and regularly report on outcomes and adjust as necessary
• Break down strategic ideas into specific, actionable steps that involve timelines, define milestones, and allocate resources effectively
• Lead and ensure HR operational excellence through strategic alignment, process optimization, performance measurement, and continuous improvement to support Sandia Laboratory’s Strategic Plan
• Provide guidance and support to Human Resources management related to strategic planning and special projects and initiatives while promoting a culture of learning and adaptation
• Proactively identify internal and external strategic challenges that may impact program or business sustainability, and create and collaborate in the development of corrective action plans

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

Salary Range:

$127,400 - $216,600

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a relevant field, plus 15 years related experience; or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job
• The ability to acquire and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a relevant field
• Experience with or extensive knowledge in leading the design and implementation of employment related IT solutions through active integration of HR services in alignment with strategic goals
• Demonstrated experience with organizational change methodologies, practices, and principles
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the utilization of data analytics for strategy development and deployment
• Experience with and the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• A self-motivated, positive individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and energized by change
• The ability to work as part of a tightly knit, self-directed team
• A proven record of acting at tactical and strategic levels in response to constantly evolving events and direction
• Strong writing, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
• The demonstrated ability to negotiate competing requirements
• Experience working with senior leadership and guiding all levels of management and staff
• Demonstrated skills in building rapport, respect, and trust-based partnerships
• The demonstrated ability to effectively understand, assimilate, and translate essential information to all levels of management
• A broad network of contacts and working relationships within Sandia and the external professional community
• Knowledge of Labs' missions, programs, culture, environment, and strategies
• Knowledge with the Human Resources and Employee Health & Well-being programs, culture, and strategies

About Our Team:

The Human Resources division plays a crucial role in fostering both strategic and tactical collaboration across all Divisions. We are dedicated to gaining a comprehensive understanding of each division's unique objectives, challenges, and operational dynamics and how they interrelate with Human Resources initiatives. By being a strategic partner, we can effectively design, deliver, and implement Human Resource initiatives to meet the specific needs of each division, ensuring our strategies are not only relevant but also impactful to drive organizational excellence. Our team is made up of incredibly dedicated and talented individuals committed to developing and delivering forward-leaning, high-quality, and timely solutions and services that ensure the Sandia workforce is mission-ready, connected, and thriving.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695452

Job Family: HR

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F