The posting
Overview
PNNL’s Human Resources organization is comprised of over 100 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.
This position is based in Richland, WA. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to work on-site at PNNL’s Richland campus. Remote candidates may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Administer and track assigned leave and disability cases from initial notice through return to work, including FMLA, ADA-related accommodations, state leaves, short-term disability, long term disability, leaves of absence, and applicable state leave programs.
- Maintain accurate information across HR, leave-management, and company tracking systems; collect, record, and file required forms and medical documentation on time.
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with employees and managers regarding eligibility, responsibilities, documentation, pay coordination, accommodations, and return-to-work plans.
- Engage in the interactive accommodation process by gathering information, applying established procedures, presenting straightforward options, and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Coordinate with third-party administrators, medical providers, Occupational Health, Payroll, Benefits, HR, Legal, insurance carriers, and state agencies to support case resolution.
- Partner with Payroll to monitor leave-related pay and help resolve discrepancies involving paid time off, disability benefits, or state programs.
- Apply company policies and federal, state, and local requirements consistently while protecting confidential employee and medical information.
- Prepare routine records and reports, monitor deadlines, identify recurring issues, and recommend practical process improvements.
- Provide straightforward guidance to employees, managers, and new team members on leave procedures, systems, and resources.
- Support projects in leave, accommodations, disability, benefits, and related areas as assigned.
- Ability to provide general support with health and welfare benefits administration, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higherRelevant experience includes knowledge of leave, disability, benefits, medical, legal, or Human Resources practices.
- Demonstrated experience supporting FMLA, ADA accommodations, Washington PFML, short-term disability, USERRA, or other state leave programs. In addition, general knowledge of Benefits Administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze standard issues using established procedures, experience, judgment, and precedent, and to seek guidance when situations are unusually complex.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain policies and process steps in straightforward situations.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, customer service, and follow-through while balancing competing demands.
- Demonstrated discretion and ability to safeguard confidential employee, medical, and business information.
- Professional certification or coursework related to leave, disability, accommodations, benefits, or Human Resources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning HRIS, database, and leave-management systems such as PulpStream.
- Demonstrated experience implementing, configuring, and administering benefits and/or leaves in Oracle.
- DOE laboratory experience.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
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.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected].
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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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.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL 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 Salary
USD $80,500.00/Yr. Maximum Salary
USD $117,300.00/Yr.
