What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?

Why Join Us?

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees; including paid time off and family first leave.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs both through our internal Blue University and external opportunities.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Compensation

Exempt Grade 16

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you'll do

Partner with Human Resources and leadership to develop and implement Employee Relations strategies and initiatives aligned with organization's goals
Perform employee relations investigations in a systematic and consistent fashion, and analyze investigations to identify future remediation activities
Institute systems that result in effective, open, credible and professional working relationships with employees, executives, HR business partners and peers to promote and accelerate a positive employee relations environment
Provide guidance, support, and training to leaders and employees on HR-related matters including but not limited to policy guidance, disciplinary actions, conflict resolutions, benefits, recruitment etc., referring more complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including EEO, ADA, FMLA and FLSA
Prepare special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Investigate and manage all unemployment claims to ensure the timely and accurate handling of claims processing
Conduct developmental follow-up sessions on HR-related topics such as harassment prevention, conflict resolution, etc.
Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Develop, implement, and monitor early warning systems to flag workforce trends that may require intervention
Other duties as assigned

What you need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant field of study
Minimum 3 years of Human Resources related experience
In lieu of degree, minimum of 6 years of proven experience in Human Resources roles with a solid understanding of employment laws and regulations
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee relations programs and initiatives that support a positive work culture
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient technical background in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Bonus if you have

Benefits & Perks

Salary : $83,280 - $99,000

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