Compensation Consultant 3

Overview

PNNL’s Human Resources organization is comprised of over 100 plus committed professionals working to advance the interests of the lab and support scientific discovery and excellence. HR is engaged in a transformational journey to help PNNL meet its talent acquisition and retention goals through innovative benefits, compensation, learning, and workforce programs.

• Development, implement, and administration of compensation and benefit programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent.
• Participates in managing Laboratory compensation programs with emphasis on base salary, variable compensation, and special projects.
• Collaborates with multiple functional areas within HR and with managers and employees across the Laboratory to gain in-depth knowledge of the business, identify emerging issues, and provide business-focused solutions.
• Develops a broad range of market intelligence for emerging capabilities required by line management.
• Project responsibility related to the implementation and administration of new compensation initiatives.
• Collaborates as a strong business partner, working closely with other members of Human Resources, Business
• Operations, and Human Resources Information Technology.
• Ensures compliance with policies and practices; educate employees, managers and HR staff; and escalated issues as needed.
• Works closely and engages in projects with the HR information systems integration to HR deployed services; designing, developing and implementing career families; and other compensation related projects within the Laboratory.
• Analyzes data using Power BI and Excel to support decision-making and drive business insights.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience
  -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional license and/or certification may be preferred (i.e. Certified Compensation Professional).
• Strong knowledge of day-to-day operations of the Compensation function, policy interpretation, compensation systems design, and how compensation programs and information integrate with other areas of HR and the organization.
• Strong data management skills, process orientation, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, People Soft, and other related technologies for survey management, market pricing, competitive analysis, and streamlining tools and processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing project plans. This position may lead projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Demonstrated experience developing and running queries and reports from a human resources information system, preferably Oracle or People Soft.
• Strong communication and consultative skills with proficiency in drafting business correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Experience working in the compensation area in a compliance environment and with governmental oversight.
• Consulting experience (i.e., Mercer, Watson Wyatt, Larson, Hewitt, Aon).

Not Applicable

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

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