Human Resources Business Partner/Operations

TerraPower; Bellevue (WA); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Compensation

401k Plan

Generous PTO 21 days/year

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Vision, Dental

Résumé du poste

TerraPower seeks a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner to support our growing team, reporting to the Sr. HR Manager. This role blends HR business partnership with HR operations, process improvement, and program administration to ensure compliant, efficient HR programs across the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, customer-service oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on automation and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in progressive HR roles in a corporate environment with at least 2+ years of business partner responsibilities.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across HR processes and employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting HR systems (HRIS), employee data management, and HR documentation practices.

Responsabilités

• Partner with managers to provide day-to-day HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders on HR policies, performance conversations, and team effectiveness.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist in employee relations matters in partnership with Senior Employee Relations Specialist.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Automation mindset

Discretion and integrity

Time management

Formation

B.S. degree in Business/Communications/Human Resources Management

Outils

HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now)

Description du poste

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.

Human Resources Business Partner/Operations

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner to support our growing and dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager. The Human Resources Business Partne/Operations focused on operations supports the execution of core HR operational processes and employee lifecycle activities, ensuring HR programs, systems, and documentation are administered efficiently and in compliance with company policies.

This role combines HR business partnership responsibilities with HR operations, process improvement, systems support, and HR program administration. The ideal candidate is adaptable, solution-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual will bring a strong customer-service mindset, operational rigor, and the ability to balance strategic partnership responsibilities with operational execution.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with managers and leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support across employee lifecycle matters.
• Coach leaders on HR policies, employee concerns, performance conversations, and team effectiveness.
• Support performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational effectiveness efforts.
• Assist leaders in navigating employee relations matters in partnership with Senior Employee Relations Specialist as appropriate.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers.

HR Operations & Program Administration

• Support upkeep of HRIS systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation across HR systems.
• Support HR reporting and dashboards, analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, and assist with operational reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate HR processes through technology, AI tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help drive scalable HR workflows and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.
• Partner in the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of HR programs and operational processes, including workforce mobility, alternative work arrangements (AWA), onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Serve as backup support for onboarding activities when needed, including onboarding documentation, workflows, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

HR Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain employee documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate periodic internal reviews of HR documentation, including I-9 forms and onboarding records, to support regulatory compliance.
• Support compliance initiatives, records retention practices, and HR documentation standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of HR procedures, internal guidance documents, toolkits, and training materials.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in progressive HR roles in a corporate environment with at least 2+ years of business partner responsibilities
• Experience supporting managers and employees across HR processes and employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting HR systems (HRIS), employee data management, and HR documentation practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation, AI tools, and scalable process solutions.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and organizational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience supporting engineering, technical, manufacturing, energy, nuclear, or highly regulated organizations.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms.
• Understanding HR compliance requirements including I-9 documentation, records management, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement, HR operations optimization, or HR program implementation initiatives.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP) is a plus.

Job Functions

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 for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

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: $103,578.86-$134,518

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affir mation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

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