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: Taking full ownership for the safety of themselves and their coworkers, while ensuring everyone feels valued and welcomed. 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.
Following all safety rules and regulations and ensuring the PUD’s expectations for conduct and respect are maintained. 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.
Utilizing Stop Work Authority to intervene with anyone, anytime, in any place. 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, backss 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 employees, traveling to field locations, etc. Participating in on-site activities including applicant testing, interviews, benefits and job fairs, community events, meetings, training and other District activities.
Creating, leading, and delivering clear and engaging training and presentations on moderate to complex HR topics. Monitoring the development of professional services contracts and requests for proposals; reviewing and analyzing bids and proposals and making recommendations. Acts as District representative with vendors. Facilitating the resolution of employee relations issues. Accountability #4 Create a culture of caring, mutual respect, and trust that empowers current and future employees to do their best work for the benefit of our team members, customers, partners, and stakeholders by serving as a coach, mentor, and trainer to other Human Resources employees by providing education and growth opportunities in alignment with Department/Manager goals.
Accountability #5 Demonstrates outstanding value relative to cost to our customers through a commitment to continual improvement by identifying areas within HR that can be streamlined using process improvement techniques. Conducts research, makes recommendations, and supports the development of new approaches, programs, and policies. Partners with staff to implement changes and procedures and communicates changes to impacted parties and similar responsibilities.
Accountabilty #6 Achieves the highest level of employee trust in how the District manages data privacy and security, ensuring data is secure, accurate and confidential by developing and following procedures, conducting regular system testing, auditing and participating in system configuration activities to deliver the highest level of data privacy and similar responsibilities. Accountability #7 Demonstrates powerful partnerships that supports management in achieving the District's strategic and/or operational objectives by resolving moderate to complex issues independently or in partnership with others by identifying root causes; risk identification; mitigation and management; conducting research and engaging with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Lead moderate to complex projects while engaging with stakeholders, developing project plans, communication/change management plans, monitoring project progress and ensuring projects are implemented successfully and similar responsibilities. Develop comprehensive options and recommend solutions by exercising effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs, situations and initiatives and similar responsibilities.
Accountability #8 Delivers excellent employee experiences in support of District values and DEI objectives by promoting an environment where employees feel respected and included by developing, implementing, and maintaining people and culture programs which are in alignment with those values and similar responsibilities. Accountability #9 Seeks learning and development opportunities to improve professional competencies and stays curious and current on HR practices through attending conferences and seminars, networking and review of business-related research and publications.
Shares learnings with other Human Resources employees. Experience/Education Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND Four (4) years of related Human Resources experience; OR Associate's Degree Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND Six (6) years of related Human Resources experience; OR Eight (8) years of related Human Resources experience. Preferred Licencse and Qualifications SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR or similar.
Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
For more information on our benefits package please visit /benefitoverview Snohomish County P. U. D. #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
