Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

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Job Description The Principal Employee Relations Advisor is an objective partner to HR, senior leaders and key stakeholders within the business to work collaboratively to resolve, counsel and provide effective employee relations solutions. This position will lead investigations, review employee and organizational trends, and monitor laws and regulations as well as create awareness and educate management and employees on HR policies and procedures. This role will also maintain a strategic partnership with other areas such as Compliance, Legal, HRBPs and management to ensure alignment with Blue Cross NC’s culture. What You’ll Do Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement. Act as an independent, confidential resource providing clients with analysis of facts, conclusions, and recommendations in response to internal and external employee concerns. Provide guidance, consultation and coaching to management and HR Business Partners on sensitive work-related issues including conflict resolution, performance management, interpretation of company policy, culture, and values. Work closely with the People Strategic Advising team to deliver recommendation that may include coaching, training, and/or corrective action. Maintain a strategic partnership with Compliance, Legal, People Strategies and management to ensure alignment with Blue Cross NC’s culture. Will navigate a number of different technologies and a significant amount of documentation for record keeping. Maintain a strict standard of confidentiality and empathetic approach in handling company sensitive information, reports, and correspondence. Focus on Blue Cross NC’s efforts to expand beyond the borders of North Carolina by reviewing legislature, notifying departments of any statutory changes to federal or state labor and/or employment laws, and ensuring company-wide compliance. Partner with the Ethics team in conducting internal workplace investigations. What You Give Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points 8 years progressive experience in HR, including 3-5 years with employee relations In depth knowledge of employment law practices Prior experience supporting a remote and multi-state workforce are highly preferred Demonstrated ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor and confidant Experience using a dedicated HR or employee relations case management tool What You’ll Get The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education 401k match including an annual company contribution Learn more Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $107,901.00 - $172,642.00 Skills Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Employee Engagement, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Relationships, Employee Relations Programs, Employment Law Counseling, Human Resources (HR), Labor and Employment Law, Labor Law Compliance, Organizational Development (OD), People Management, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Training and Development _____________________________________________________________________ JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC. If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: HR.Staffing@BCBSNC.com. About Us It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. Authorization to Work in the United States We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview for English or Visión General de E-Verify for Español. Request Accommodations Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid First company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welsome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming