HR Manager

TITLE:                    Human Resources Manager

LOCATION:         Bellevue, WA           

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Human Resources Manager (HRM)

The HRM provides strategic HR business partner support and operational HR expertise to designated engineering and project delivery business units. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, ensuring alignment between HR programs and business objectives. The HR Manager will also play a key role in HR project initiatives, supporting company-wide efforts in workforce planning, talent development, compliance, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership & Employee Relations

•    Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units where client groups will be primarily focused on engineering and project delivery.

•    Provide client guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management.

•    Provide manager and leader coaching

•    Partner with leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.

•    Advise on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Talent & Organizational Development

•    Support talent acquisition efforts, collaborating with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.

•    Lead organizational design projects for client groups as needed.

•    Drive leadership and employee development initiatives, ensuring alignment with company-wide programs.

•    Facilitate onboarding, training, and career development programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.

HR Policy, Compliance & Workforce Planning

•    Ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific HR regulations

•    Support the development and implementation of HR policies and best practices.

•    Analyze workforce trends and collaborate with leadership on succession planning and organizational design.

HR Project Management & Continuous Improvement

•    Lead or contribute to key HR projects, including compensation reviews, psychological safety & belonging, HR system enhancements, and cultural transformation efforts.

•    Support process improvements to enhance HR service delivery and employee experience.

•    Partner with cross-functional teams to execute strategic HR initiatives that drive business performance.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.

•    7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HR business partner or HR manager role.

•    Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and government contractor regulations.

•    Experience supporting technical, engineering, or highly regulated workforces preferred.

•    Ability to manage multiple HR projects and partner effectively across diverse teams.

•    Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

Job Function

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•    Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

•    Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds.

•    Repetitive work: Prolonged.

•    Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

•    Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

•    Ability to travel between TerraPower working locations

•    Travel- 5-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. 

Job details

Salary Range Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits

•    Competitive Compensation

•    Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•    Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

o         Vision

o         Dental

o         Life

o         Life and Disability

o         Gender Affirmation Benefits

o         Parental Leave

•    401k Plan

•    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o         21 days of annually accrued PTO

•    Generous Holiday Schedule

o         10 paid holidays

•    Relocation Assistance

•    Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•    Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/