Compensation Analyst

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
• 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, PeopleSoft, and other related technology for survey management, market pricing, and competitive analysis.
• 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 PeopleSoft.
• Strong communication and consultative skills with proficiency in drafting business correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional license and/or certification may be preferred (i.e. Certified Compensation Professional).
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Excel power queries, PowerBI, Alteryx, and/or VBA to streamline tools and processes.
• Experience working in the compensation area in a compliance environment and with governmental oversight.
• Consulting experience (i.e., Mercer, Watson Wyatt, Larson, Hewitt, Aon).

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate 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.

Benefits

• Employees 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees