Compensation Consultant 3

PNNL’s Human Resources organization is a team of over 100 professionals dedicated to advancing the lab’s mission and supporting scientific excellence through innovative talent strategies.

About the role

This position focuses on the development, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs designed to attract, reward, and retain top talent at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure programs align with organizational goals and support talent acquisition and retention.
• Interpret and apply compensation policies and systems.
• Integrate compensation programs with other HR functions and organizational needs.
• Manage data, processes, and tools for survey management, market pricing, and competitive analysis.
• Develop and execute project plans for compensation initiatives, including moderate-complexity projects.
• Create and run queries and reports from HR information systems, preferably Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Draft business correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Operate in a compliance-driven environment with governmental oversight.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or
  • Master’s degree or higher and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation function operations, policy interpretation, and systems design.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PeopleSoft, and related technologies for data management and process streamlining.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing project plans.
• Experience developing and running queries/reports from HR information systems (Oracle or PeopleSoft preferred).
• Strong communication and consultative skills.
• Experience in compensation within a compliance environment and with governmental oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional license and/or certification (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional).
• Consulting experience with firms such as Mercer, Watson Wyatt, Larson, Hewitt, or Aon.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a diverse, highly educated workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. PNNL advances scientific discovery and innovation in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. Located in eastern Washington State, PNNL offers a dynamic research environment, excellent benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance. The lab is situated in a region known for outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living, with convenient access to Seattle and Portland via a 45-minute flight or ~3-hour drive.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Robust telehealth care options and mental health benefits.
• Free wellness coaching and health savings/flexible spending accounts.
• Basic life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Tuition assistance, relocation support, and backup childcare.
• Legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, and surrogacy/adoption assistance.
• Fertility support.
• Company-funded pension plan (automatic enrollment).
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year and 10 paid holidays.

*Research Associates excluded. All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

Pay

Full pay range for this position: USD $95,300.00 – $147,600.00 per year. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the range and is determined based on job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach excludes positions governed by collective bargaining agreements or certain limited-term roles with specific pay rules.