Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Onsite wellness programs

Relocation package

Job summary

A premier research facility is looking for a Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer to lead HR strategy and operations. This role involves collaborating with leadership, driving workforce engagement, and maximizing data-driven HR decisions. Candidates should have extensive experience in HR, proven leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree, preferably accompanied by a relevant advanced degree. This hybrid role is located in northern New Mexico and offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Experience leading teams in dynamic organizations.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Customer-focused ability to understand, anticipate, and meet needs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 20 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on HR strategy with the CHRO.
• Maximize data-based decision making in HR.
• Drive workforce engagement strategies.
• Offer continuous performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Serve as liaison to operations and customer functions.
• Drive workforce engagement strategies and oversee field services, employee/labor relations, and organizational development groups.
• Assist in planning and implementing Laboratory-wide engagement strategies with strong partnership to customers.

Skills

Expert level knowledge of HR theories

Customer-focused abilities

Leadership experience

Executive interaction

Customer-focused service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced HR certification

Job description

Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) to lead and shape the Laboratory's human resources strategy, ensuring excellence in day‑to‑day operations while driving large‑scale initiatives that support short‑ and long‑term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to develop and execute HR strategy.
• Maximize data‑based decision making for efficient and effective HR operations.
• Provide thought partnership to leaders in building and leading inclusive high‑performing teams.
• Offer continuous performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Serve as liaison to operations and customer functions.
• Drive workforce engagement strategies and oversee field services, employee/labor relations, and organizational development groups.
• Assist in planning and implementing Laboratory‑wide engagement strategies with strong partnership to customers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Expert level knowledge and consultative experience with HR theories, principles, practices, and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of leaders and professionals in a dynamic organization.
• Advanced experience interacting with senior managers, executives, peers, and customers.
• Customer‑focused ability to understand, anticipate, and meet needs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 20 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree directly related to the occupation.
• Experience interfacing with Laboratory management and broad knowledge of all Laboratory operations.
• Advanced HR certification.
• Knowledge of NNSA/DOE Human Resources Requirements.

Work Environment & Location

Hybrid (partial onsite/partial offsite) within a 2‑hour ground commute. Location is in northern New Mexico. Regular appointment employees must serve one‑year or two‑year continuous service to be eligible.

Benefits

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with a 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 requires a favorable NNSA decision for U.S. citizens.
• Clearance: Q (requires U.S. citizenship; background investigation required).

New‑Employment Drug Test

Successful applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test. A positive marijuana test results in termination, even if used prior to the offer.

Regular Position Status

Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions will be converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants

Eligibility is governed by Policy P701; regular appointment employees must meet continuous service requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program

The position is eligible after a minimum of 3 months of qualified service on or before July 1. The annual distribution is prorated based on months served.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to accessibility and accommodations for disabled individuals.