Hiring: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Company: Savannah River National Laboratory Location: Aiken, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:22:53 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •15 years of significant progressive HR leadership experience with responsibility across multiple HR disciplines. •5 yrs. vesting in company match) Required Skills: •Lead and develop a high-performing HR organization responsible for talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, HR systems, and related people programs. •Partner with laboratory leadership to align workforce strategies with business and mission priorities. •Serve as the principal advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development. •Establish and maintain effective HR programs, policies, and practices that support compliance, performance, engagement, and employee well-being. •Lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that enhance workforce effectiveness and operational excellence. •Advance HR technology, analytics, and process improvements to improve efficiency, transparency, and decision-making. Leverage workforce analytics and data-driven insights to inform strategy and measure outcomes. •Foster an inclusive, accountable, and high-performance culture. •Build strong relationships with DOE, Battelle, laboratory leaders, and external partners. Represent SRNL HR in external forums as appropriate. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. •Demonstrated experience advising and influencing senior executives on workforce and organizational matters. •Deep knowledge of talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning. •Proven ability to lead organizational change and develop high-performing teams. •Excellent communication, collaboration, judgment, and leadership skills. •For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required •Advanced degree in a relevant field. •Operational familiarity with government contracting, DOE requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) regulations •"We put science to work!" •Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Compensation: •Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!