Employee Relations Partner
Premera Blue Cross
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Full-Time
$98,100
RemoteExecutive
Workforce Classification:
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Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
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At Premera, our Employee Relations team plays a key role in creating a fair, respectful, and consistent employee experience across the organization. As anEmployee Relations Partner,you’llserve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping navigate complex workplace matters with sound judgment, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach. In this role,you’llhave the opportunity to influence business outcomes, strengthen leader effectiveness, resolve conflict, and support a workplace culture where employees can do their best work. This is a highly collaborative and visible role for someone who brings strong critical thinking, communication, mediation, and influencing skills—and who is energized by partnering across all levels of the organization to deliver thoughtful, consistent, and meaningful outcomes.
WhatYou Will Do:
Counsel leaders and employees within assigned divisions on employee relations matters (e.g., performance and conduct)andensurealignment with policies and practices
Leverage insightstoinfluence all levels of the organizationandeffectively manage complex, high-impact employee situations
Leadtimelyand fair workplace investigationsacrossall organizational levels,identifyroot cause(s), and provide recommendations for resolution
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Organizational Development toidentifyleadership and business unit gaps,trendsand challenges.Developtargetedstrategies to strengthen leader effectiveness and team health
Maintainaccurateemployee relations case data in centralized systems; analyze metrics and trends to inform decision-making
Design and improve Employee Experience programs, policies, and practices to support positive employee relations
Facilitate and mediate escalated matters using effective conflict resolution techniques
Maintain knowledge of, interpret and apply internal policies, procedures, and employment laws; provide guidance to leaders and employees
Advise on Reduction in Force (RIF) strategy, including business cases, selection processes, and execution of position eliminations
Prepare documentation for external agency responses (e.g., EEOC, Washington L&I)
Consult on complex ADA workplace accommodation cases
SupportadditionalHR initiatives and projects as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
WhatYou Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or 4yearswork experience(Required)
8years experiencein employee relations(Required)
MBA, JD, or professional certification such as SPHR preferred
HRBP, workplace investigation, and conflict resolution experience
Strong analytical skills, including experience using HRIS systems, Excel, and data to inform recommendations
Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations best practices, and policy application
Ability to advise and influence leaders and employees while building strong relationships
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:
Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.
Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
National Salary Range:
$98,100.00 - $166,800.00National Plus Salary Range:
$111,900.00 - $190,200.00*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.