Human Resources Generalist III - Wellness Programs

Job ID  15697  Department  Total Rewards Benefits (10000221)  Union Classification  Non Union  Type  Full Time - Salaried   # of Openings  1  Job Location  Everett, Washington (US-WA)  Closing Date  01/07/2024   Salary/Wage  $83,556.00 - $139,264.00 annually 

 

Accountability for Workplace Culture

Our PUD values are at the center of our culture. Putting the safety, health, and well-being of our communities and those we work with is valued above all else and everyone on Team PUD must meet this commitment daily. Nothing we do in achieving our Mission is worth a single injury, and all who interact with us must feel they are valued and welcomed as individuals. 

 

Everyone on Team PUD, in all positions, is accountable for achieving this safe and welcoming culture by:

 

1. Taking full ownership for the safety of themselves and their coworkers, while ensuring everyone feels valued and welcomed.
2. Taking action to identify and eliminate their own and others’ at-risk behaviors, including the behaviors that may undermine another’s feelings of being welcomed and valued.
3. Following all safety rules and regulations and ensuring the PUD’s expectations for conduct and respect are maintained.
4. Openly sharing near-misses, safety learning opportunities, and ways we can learn to be a more welcoming place while encouraging others to do the same.
5. Utilizing Stop Work Authority to intervene with anyone, anytime, in any place. 
6. Intervening or seeking guidance to stop actions that are harmful to the wellbeing, health, or sense of belonging of others, and which are detrimental to our PUD values. 
    

Job Definition

This new position will be part of the Human Resources Benefit team supporting Team PUD.  This opportunity will be to create and maintain a comprehensive Wellness program, promoting all aspects of wellbeing - physical, mental, financial, safety etc.  This is a highly collaborative role, including responsibilities for facilitating cross-functional teams, partnering with employees at all levels, and ensuring a Team PUD wellness and wellbeing vision and strategy is created, delivered, and adapts to evolving business and employee needs.  

 

Candidates should have good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate empathetic and caring customer service, and be able to engage all employees in a variety of formats; emails, weekly newsletter, meetings, virtual, and in-person throughout the various PUD offices (i.e., Monroe, Everett, Stanwood, Lynnwood, etc.).

 

This position provides the selected candidate the opportunity to bring together numerous stand-alone programs into a Wellness program, assess and implement continual improvement focus to find efficiencies and opportunities, and seek to transform and integrate existing health, wellness and wellbeing, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) services, financial wellness and similar programs currently addressed in a piecemeal approach by both Safety and HR staff.  

 

HR roles are anticipated to be hybrid, with some days in the office and others designated as work from home.  Work location flexibility will be expected from the person filling this role.

Accountability #1

Delivers and ensures a positive employee experience in alignment with District values and DEI objectives through collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency. Interacts respectfully and in a timely manner while demonstrating care and compassion. Promotes an environment where employees feel respected and included and by developing, implementing and maintaining people and culture programs which are in alignment with those values and similar responsibilities.

Accountability #2

Attains the highest level of employee and ratepayer trust by ensuring District programs, policies and practices are aligned with District values, strategic objectives and with local, state and federal laws.  

 

• Maintains ongoing awareness of current best practices, monitoring legislation and compliance requirements and incorporating them into District programs. 
• Provides guidance to all levels of the organization concerning the interpretation, application, and communication of programs while providing a positive employee experience.  
• Administers programs efficiently and accurately by referring to program materials for guidance and regularly reviewing program guidelines, documentation, and contracts. 
• Recommends and implements new programs or changes to existing programs, policies, and practices and similar responsibilities. 
   

Accountability #3

Supports District initiatives by engaging in core Human Resource work including:

 

• Providing customer service to include answering questions, assisting em