Human Resources Business Partner Associate

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming health care. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

This role is an exciting opportunity to gain experience about how human resources partners with the business to influence business strategies and initiatives. This position is responsible for partnering with the HRBP’s in developing, managing, implementing and integrating HR program and guidelines to support the client’s strategic objectives. As a liaison between the HR centers of excellence and the HRBP team, the associate HRBP will assist in assessing needs and advancing program work, project timelines and process mapping for new employment regulations, performance management practices, compensation updates and career development practices. This role will assist with multiple projects and initiatives that the HRBP team is working in partnership with the business on. This may include tracking and documenting projects, developing various materials, and attending meetings in support of the requested initiative.

Your Responsibilities

• Uses HR centers of excellence to establish alignment and process improvement across the implementation and deployment effort of the HRBP team.
• Supporting the HR Business Partner team with ad hoc requests such as creating presentations, developing training materials and serving as point of contact for HRBP projects.
• Own certain HRBP team processes to ensure team philosophy, knowledge management and process mapping alignment. Processes could include partnering with our Talent Development team and Compensation through the year end rating and compensation process. It could also include owning the project management process for the talent and HR implications of an enterprise or business run program. Partner and be an active participant in the HRBP team projects, business partnerships and planning
• Consistently review ongoing HRBP team work to ensure solutions support the short and long-term strategic objectives of both the enterprise and that of the HR division.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years related experience required. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Handles sensitive company and personal information which requires a high degree of confidentiality

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• PHR/SPHR
• Insurance or healthcare experience

Role Designation

Hybrid

Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely.  Onsite is full-time onsite.

Compensation and Benefits

$26.57 - $33.21 - $39.85 Hourly

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.