Associate Relations Consultant Sr

Overview

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Position Title: Associate Relations Consultant Sr.

Job Description: HR Employee Relations Consultant, Sr.

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for associates and management for associate relations issues including investigations, agency charges (EEO, DOL), employment litigation, associate complaints, performance management, coaching, development, attendance, and other issues.
• Provide advice, guidance, coaching, and training to associates and managers based on policies and legal consultation, and in accordance with employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations including managing witness lists, determining line of questioning, analyzing credibility, researching related records as needed, and maintaining written records of the investigation.
• Debrief leaders at all levels and HRBPs on findings.
• Provide oversight of the company s internal investigations of associate complaints and serve as a liaison to Legal on associate relations matters.
• Regularly partner with Ethics and Compliance on crossover investigations.
• Partner with AR leadership and HRBP for requests for transition agreements related to the separation/termination process, and use persuasive and advanced communication skills to communicate with all levels of associates throughout the organization.
• Develop and provide periodic associate relations-related analytical data and analyze trends to determine appropriate action plans.

Requires a BA/BS degree and minimum of 5 years of human resources experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• HR designation strongly preferred (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
• Prior experience with Associate Relations and investigations strongly preferred.
• Workday or similar HCM experience preferred.
• Service Now experience preferred.
• Fortune/large company experience preferred.

• Job Level: Non-Management Exempt
• Workshift:
• Job Family: HRS > HR Operations

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least…