Senior Executive Administrative Assistant / Human Resources

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and discreet Senior Executive Administrative Assistant / Human Resources to support the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT).

This high-visibility role is ideal for an accomplished administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can balance executive-level administrative support with project coordination, communications, procurement, and operational support for the Human Resources organization. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to the CHRO and HRLT, a central point of coordination for HR activities, and a front-facing representative of SRNL Human Resources.

The position requires exceptional organization, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field and ten or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting executive-level leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A high school diploma or equivalent with 12 or more years of relevant administrative experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, and executive office operations.
- Proven ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and sound decision-making while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive, professional relationships and work collaboratively across functions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience using SharePoint and other collaboration or document-management tools.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, tact, integrity, and discretion. Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule during core business hours and respond effectively to changing organizational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting senior executives, human resources leadership, or a complex corporate or government-related organization.
- Experience with procurement processes, purchase requisitions, subcontract administration, expenditure tracking, or related financial/administrative systems.
- Experience with Power BI, SharePoint administration, webpage maintenance, and/or enterprise reporting tools.
- Experience working with the Department of Energy, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a National Laboratory, or a DOE contractor.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, evolving Human Resources environment.

SRNL is seeking a self-starter who brings professionalism, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset to every interaction. The successful candidate will be a trusted and resourceful partner who will help enable the CHRO, HRLT, and broader HR organization to operate effectively and deliver exceptional service to the Laboratory.