FRIB Human Resources Manager

Working/Functional Title

FRIB Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isoto pe Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Of fice of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office o f Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fund amental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose:

The HR Department Manager / Support Staff will support the daily operations of the FRIB Human Resources Department in partnership with the Chief Administrative Officer, while also overseeing a portfolio of operational activities related to Support Staff. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and upholds the organization's core values and ethical standards.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Personnel Program Execution

• Execute the FRIB Support Staff personnel program in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.

Performance Management

Investigations

Employee Discipline and Corrective Action 

Labor Relations Management

Training And Development

Recordkeeping And Documentation

Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in human resource administration or organizational development field; three to five years of related and pr ogressively more responsible or expansive work experience in managing human resources functions; experience in personnel management, talent at traction and performance management; experience with Human Resources Information Systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Ten or more years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in human resources
• Experience with MSU Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Expertise in performance management systems

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter and a resume. 

Work Hours

Standard 8-5

Website

Frib.Msu.Edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility Ends October 7, 2025, 11:55 Pm