ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly capable and collaborative HR Generalist 3 to join the Talent Management team within the Human Resources organization at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). This role offers a dynamic opportunity to apply your HR expertise across a variety of HR programs, employee and manager needs, and workforce-related activities that support the Laboratory's mission.
As an experienced HR professional, you'll serve as a knowledgeable resource to employees, managers, and HR colleagues, providing practical guidance, navigating complex HR questions, and helping ensure HR programs and processes are delivered effectively. You'll work closely with HR Strategic Partners and Employee Relations Consultants to address workforce needs, resolve challenges, and deliver coordinated HR support across the Laboratory.
We're looking for someone who brings versatility, sound judgment, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy navigating diverse HR challenges, working across functional boundaries, and identifying opportunities to improve how work gets done. You'll also have opportunities to contribute meaningfully to cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, applying your expertise to develop solutions and help advance improvements to HR programs and practices.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide knowledgeable, practical HR guidance to employees and managers, independently addressing a range of HR questions, interpreting established policies and practices, and navigating matters that require sound judgment and problem-solving.
- Support HR Strategic Partners and Employee Relations Consultants in addressing workforce needs, coordinating HR activities, researching issues, and ensuring timely follow-through on matters requiring collaboration across HR functions.
- Independently coordinate personnel actions and HR requests, working with managers and HR partners to clarify requirements, validate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide the HR Solutions Center with complete and accurate instructions for transaction execution.
- Support the delivery of HR programs and activities, including performance management, employee development, recognition, and compensation-related processes. Review information for accuracy and alignment with established requirements, identify potential issues, and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate timely completion.
- Partner with Employee Relations Consultants on employee-related matters by gathering and organizing relevant information, coordinating case activities, maintaining appropriate documentation, and helping ensure timely communication and follow-through while recognizing matters requiring specialized ER expertise.
- Analyze HR and workforce information to identify trends, inconsistencies, and recurring challenges; investigate underlying issues and provide meaningful observations and recommendations that inform HR practices, program delivery, and workforce-related decisions.
- Lead assigned activities within cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, applying HR expertise to evaluate current practices, analyze challenges, develop practical recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that strengthen HR programs, processes, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with HR Strategic Partners, Employee Relations Consultants, HR Centers of Excellence and the HR
- Solutions Center to navigate cross-functional challenges, clarify requirements, and deliver consistent, responsive
- HR support across the Laboratory.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR programs and processes by evaluating recurring challenges, simplifying workflows, strengthening communication, and partnering with process owners to implement practical improvements that enhance the employee and manager experience.
Job Competencies:
HR Knowledge & Application - Applies strong working knowledge of HR policies, personnel-action requirements, and talent management practices to provide accurate guidance and navigate a range of HR matters.
Critical Thinking & Problem- Solving - Evaluates situations from multiple perspectives, identifies underlying issues, considers implications, and develops practical solutions to HR challenges.
Judgment & Accountability - Exercises sound independent judgment within established authority, recognizes when specialized expertise or escalation is needed, and takes responsibility for timely, accurate follow-through.
Consultation & Communication - Builds credibility through responsiveness, expertise, and thoughtful consultation; asks effective questions and clearly communicates HR guidance, recommendations, and next steps.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively across HR Strategic Partners, Employee Relations Consultants, HR Centers of Excellence or Expertise, and the HR Solutions Center to resolve challenges, align activities, and deliver coordinated HR support.
Data & Analytical Acumen - Analyzes and validates HR and workforce information, investigates discrepancies, identifies meaningful patterns, and translates findings into actionable insights.
Project Execution & Continuous Improvement - Advances assigned project activities, evaluates opportunities for improvement, develops practical recommendations, and contributes to implementing effective HR solutions.
Organizational Awareness - Understands PNNL's mission, workforce, and institutional requirements and applies that perspective to navigate HR matters and support organizational needs.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant HR experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant HR experience
- Progressive HR generalist experience providing direct guidance to employees and managers across multiple HR disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a large, complex, matrixed, research, technical, or highly regulated organization.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant professional HR certification.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot applicable
Testing Designated PositionThis is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
Rockstar RewardsEmployees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to ApplicantsPNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $86,700.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $134,200.00/Yr.
