ESD Division Director Panel
Photo by: Maryann Villavert 
ESD Division Director photo panel in the Division office, Building 90.

Human Resources for ESD

The Human Resources Center for the Earth Sciences Division is located on the 2nd floor of Building 90. Human Resources' mission is to foster the recruitment, retention and development of exceptional scientific, engineering, and operational talent to achieve Berkeley Lab’s mission.

"As your HR Partner, our goal is to work with the Division(s) to support and anticipate your HR needs and provide consultation, planning and innovative solutions regarding HR issues."

Building 90 HR Center Staff

Nancy Talcott, HR Center Manager, 510-486-4885, NATalcott@lbl.gov

Responsible for HR Center services, functions, and consultation including labor/employee relations; performance management; compensation; staffing/recruitment; reduction-in-force activities; and HR policies.

 

Laura Kirkendorfer , Sr. HR Division Partner, 486-7649, LGKirkendorfer@lbl.gov

Responsible for administering a variety of human resources programs including employee and labor relations; performance management; compensation; reclassifications and promotions; workforce planning; and providing consultation to supervisors and managers regarding HR policies and programs.

 

Brian Grimmer, HR Division Partner, 495-4577, BWGrimmer@lbl.gov

Responsible for staffing for non-posted positions, reclassifications, award programs, compensation, performance management; and providing consultation to supervisors and managers regarding HR policies and programs including visa and IRSO issues.

 

Susan McAllister: Senior Recruiting Consultant, 486-5683, SLMcAllister@lbl.gov

Responsible for providing recruitment for Earth Sciences including: creating postings, advertising open jobs, assisting with suitable search guidelines, preparing recruitment plans, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and assistance with developing interview questions.

 

Misty Tagatac, HR Assistant, 486-7074, MJTagatac@lbl.gov

Provides HR administrative support and is responsible for the hiring of students, GSRAs, guests and contract labor; tracks and extends appointments for students, guests, limited and term employees; processes PAFs and Service Pins; maintains personnel files; and provides general information regarding HR procedures and programs.