Who are we?

Human Resources (HR) Generalists are work partners and principal contacts for managers and employees and act as liaisons between the D/S/C and core HR functions. 3 Generalists are assigned to the Laboratory’s D/S/C’s as listed to the side:

How can we help?

We are the first point of contact on HR questions, issues and concerns related to benefits, compensation, employee relations, FMLA and leave of absence, diversity, training and professional development. We will try to answer your questions immediately or for more complicated or detailed issues, will contact the appropriate HR specialist to provide you an answer quickly and effectively.

So what does that really mean?

Here some examples of topics we have addressed since taking on the HR Generalist roles:

• Follow-up after new hire orientation
• Policy questions such as bereavement leave and telecommuting
• Preparation for retirement
• Assistance in setting up performance goals
• Applications for long-term care benefits
• Review Reward and Recognition forms
• Inquiries on transferring to part-time status
• Resolving unacceptable conduct issues
• Availability of Fermilab Management courses
• FMLA leave and taking time on an intermittent basis
• Assistance in matching TARGET summer student to a supervisor