<p>Do you love leading, communicating and shaping compensation and reward programs and are motivated by opportunities to shape and influence the overall objectives and long-range goals in an organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain high caliber talent? Have you been a compensation business partner for at least 10+ years and possess expert knowledge of compensation principles, theory, practices, and trends? Have you led projects or teams within compensation at a highly complex, collaborative organization?  </p><p></p><p></p><p>At Argonne National Laboratory, our Human Resources Services (HRS) division has an exciting opportunity for a Compensation and Rewards Manager to join the Total Rewards Team!  In this role, you will report directly to the Total Rewards Director and can expect to:</p><ul><li>Manage and lead a small team of compensation/rewards professionals.</li><li>Proactively identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve and innovate compensation and reward programs.</li><li>Partner with all levels of Argonne leadership to develop and ensure compensation strategies are aligned and executed in support of the Laboratory’s mission, values, and goals. </li><li>Create and manage relationships with external vendors and consultants related to compensation and employee recognition.</li><li>Manage, oversee, and contribute to projects ranging in scope from creating specific solutions for existing compensation programs to contributing to the review, assessment, improvement and execution of all internal reward and recognition programs.</li><li>Design, enhance, and implement programs that recognize, reward, and retain world class employees and support Argonne’s strategic agenda. </li><li>Collaborate with Program HR Managers/Generalist and line management to ensure reward and recognition programs are effectively communicated and integrated into the Laboratory’s culture.</li><li>Oversee the annual merit cycle process.</li><li>Work in a hybrid work set-up; with some required time in the office in Lemont, Illinois.</li></ul><p></p><p>This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, a job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required skills and qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in the compensation field, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience leading or managing compensation projects, and managing other human resources professionals is preferred.</li><li>Fully proficient in all aspects of compensation theory, design, communication, and administration.</li><li>Knowledge of federal and state laws and industry practices pertaining to compensation.</li><li>Demonstrated business partner capabilities, with strong executive presence and relationship building.</li><li>Effective interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to deal diplomatically with sensitive and ambiguous matters.</li><li>Ability to advocate, influence, communicate and manage change while being highly collaborative when solving problems with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Ability to lead the translation of data into trends, insights and program enhancements that lead to more strategic decision making.</li><li>Ability to consistently model Argonne’s core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred skills and qualifications:</p><ul><li>Prior experience at another National Laboratory, Federal agency of contractor, scientific, academic or R&amp;D organization.</li><li>Experience working with/managing employee award and recognition programs and policies.</li><li>Experience conducting market research and analysis.</li><li>Experience with Workday HCM as well as a compensation management platform.</li><li>Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification is highly desirable.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Administrative (PA)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Compensation Leader 1<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $100,519.00 - $158,618.07.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Compensation and Rewards Manager

<p>Do you love leading, communicating and shaping compensation and reward programs and are motivated by opportunities to shape and influence the overall objectives and long-range goals in an organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain high caliber talent? Have you been a compensation business partner for at least 10+ years and possess expert knowledge of compensation principles, theory, practices, and trends? Have you led projects or teams within compensation at a highly complex, collaborative organization? &nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p><p>At Argonne National Laboratory, our Human Resources Services (HRS) division has an exciting opportunity for a Compensation and Rewards Manager to join the Total Rewards Team!&nbsp; In this role, you will report directly to the Total Rewards Director and can expect to:</p><ul><li>Manage and lead a small team of compensation/rewards professionals.</li><li>Proactively identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve and innovate compensation and reward programs.</li><li>Partner with all levels of Argonne leadership to develop and ensure compensation strategies are aligned and executed in support of the Laboratory’s mission, values, and goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Create and manage relationships with external vendors and consultants related to compensation and employee recognition.</li><li>Manage, oversee, and contribute to projects ranging in scope from creating specific solutions for existing compensation programs to contributing to the review, assessment, improvement and execution of all internal reward and recognition programs.</li><li>Design, enhance, and implement programs that recognize, reward, and retain world class employees and support Argonne’s strategic agenda.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with Program HR Managers/Generalist and line management to ensure reward and recognition programs are effectively communicated and integrated into the Laboratory’s culture.</li><li>Oversee the annual merit cycle process.</li><li>Work in a hybrid work set-up; with some required time in the office in Lemont, Illinois.</li></ul><p></p><p>This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, a job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required skills and qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in the compensation field, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience leading or managing compensation projects, and managing other human resources professionals is preferred.</li><li>Fully proficient in all aspects of compensation theory, design, communication, and administration.</li><li>Knowledge of federal and state laws and industry practices pertaining to compensation.</li><li>Demonstrated business partner capabilities, with strong executive presence and relationship building.</li><li>Effective interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to deal diplomatically with sensitive and ambiguous matters.</li><li>Ability to advocate, influence, communicate and manage change while being highly collaborative when solving problems with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Ability to lead the translation of data into trends, insights and program enhancements that lead to more strategic decision making.</li><li>Ability to consistently model Argonne’s core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred skills and qualifications:</p><ul><li>Prior experience at another National Laboratory, Federal agency of contractor, scientific, academic or R&amp;D organization.</li><li>Experience working with/managing employee award and recognition programs and policies.</li><li>Experience conducting market research and analysis.</li><li>Experience with Workday HCM as well as a compensation management platform.</li><li>Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification is highly desirable.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Administrative (PA)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Compensation Leader 1<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $100,519.00 - $158,618.07.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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