HR Generalist 3

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

About The Position

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking an experienced, collaborative HR Generalist 3 to join the Talent Management team within its Human Resources organization. The role supports the Laboratory’s mission by applying HR expertise across programs, employee and manager needs, and workforce activities. The HR Generalist serves as a knowledgeable resource, provides practical guidance, navigates complex HR questions, and helps ensure effective delivery of HR programs and processes. The role works closely with HR Strategic Partners, Employee Relations Consultants, HR Centers of Excellence, and the HR Solutions Center to coordinate support across the Laboratory. The position requires versatility, sound judgment, initiative, and proactive problem-solving. It contributes to cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, analyzes workforce information, and identifies opportunities to improve programs, processes, workflows, communication, and service delivery. PNNL describes itself as a research institution with a diverse workforce and offers health insurance and flexible work schedules. The position’s stated pay range is USD $86,700 to $134,200 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 5 years of relevant HR experience, or a master’s degree 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large, complex, matrixed, research, technical, or highly regulated organization.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or another relevant professional HR certification.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Provide practical HR guidance to employees and managers, interpret established policies and practices, and independently address HR questions using sound judgment and problem-solving.
Support HR Strategic Partners and Employee Relations Consultants by coordinating workforce activities, researching issues, and following through on matters involving multiple HR functions.
Coordinate personnel actions and HR requests, clarify requirements, validate information, resolve discrepancies, and provide the HR Solutions Center with complete and accurate transaction instructions.
Support performance management, employee development, recognition, and compensation-related processes; review information, identify potential issues, and coordinate timely completion with stakeholders.
Partner with Employee Relations Consultants to gather and organize information, coordinate case activities, maintain documentation, and support timely communication and follow-through while recognizing when specialized ER expertise is needed.
Analyze HR and workforce information to identify trends, inconsistencies, and recurring challenges; investigate underlying issues and provide observations and recommendations.
Lead assigned activities in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, evaluate current practices and challenges, develop recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions.
Collaborate across HR Strategic Partners, Employee Relations Consultants, HR Centers of Excellence or Expertise, and the HR Solutions Center to resolve challenges and deliver coordinated HR support.
Identify and implement practical improvements to HR programs and processes by evaluating recurring challenges, simplifying workflows, strengthening communication, and partnering with process owners.