Hr Administrative Assistant Jobs

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Human Resources (SDHR), the primary focus of this role is to provide high level assistance to the SDHR, and secondarily, to support the operations of the Office of Human Resources, collaborating with other HR team members, as needed.

This position uses complex decision-making skills and discretion to prioritize and execute all administrative tasks in a manner that results in a highly efficient and productive office environment through the use of technology and processes that support PPPL’s mission and goals. This is a small dynamic and tight-knit team that works together to accomplish continuous improvements while maintaining excellence in operations.

The ideal candidate for this position would be self-motivated, highly organized, intelligent, and excited to be in a position that has direct impact to the success of PPPL’s mission, and the PPPL work culture.

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

This position includes planning, collecting data, identifying problems, and thinking through solutions and recommendations in support of, and to, the SDHR. The incumbent must possess a high-level of discretion, advanced skills in the performance of administrative support for HR operations, must be highly organized and have a sense of humor.

In addition, this role will collaborate closely with other administrative staff for primary functions; perform general office duties including triaging inquiries, prepare formal documentation and communications, and maintain the electronic record-keeping; Organizing travel, training, event arrangements will be needed, along with other duties, as assigned by the SDHR.

Duties include organizing complex schedule and calendar; identifying and compiling materials for meetings and reports, often of confidential and sensitive nature; prioritizing incoming materials and requests; drafting correspondence and serving as a primary resource to other external offices, such as the Department of Energy, Princeton University and other stakeholders.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.