People Business Partner - Remote

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At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This unique People Business Partner position offers an exciting opportunity to be a key voice in shaping the future of the joint venture between UHC and Warburg Pincus, an exciting new partnership that will become an independent company.

This position focuses on providing overall support to employees and leaders in the areas of recruitment, compensation, employee relations, organization design and development. Reports to Sr. Director, People.

The People Business Partner is an important member of the People team. This People Business Partner position will primarily focus on employee relations, investigations, employee engagement, training and development as well as specialized HR programs and projects. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance administrative duties with employee support, ensuring that all processes are compliant and that employee concerns are addressed with professionalism and empathy. This role brings a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and ensures the seamless operation of these critical functions.

Join us in this transformative journey and play a pivotal role in building the future of healthcare services with the UHC/Warburg Pincus joint venture.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for employees and management on employee relations issues, fostering a respectful, positive, engaged, and collaborative workplace
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate actions based on findings. Assist with conflict resolution, counseling, and coaching for employees and managers to address concerns and ensure productive working relationships
• Support the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives to promote workplace satisfaction and retention
• Manage the new hire process including posting open positions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, maintaining and processing paperwork, and onboarding
• Advise employees on leave requests for FMLA, ADA, disability, military, and other types of leave including but not limited to: track leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and educating employees and managers on leave policies
• Develop recruitment strategies including compensation evaluation, determining FLSA status, writing job descriptions and negotiating fees with external recruiters to achieve required staffing levels
• Collaborates with leaders regarding department restructures, workforce planning, succession planning and development
• Prepare employee separation documentation and conduct exit interviews
• Support annual performance evaluation and goal setting process
• Manage department information, including: intranet site and resource documentation, internal electronic files and reports
• Prepare reports and gather information as needed for leadership and audits
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HR in a generalist or business partner capacity
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local wage and hour laws
• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems
• Proven solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mediate and resolve employee relations issues
• Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven high attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification
• Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions
• Experience implementing HRIS systems and processes
• Experience working in a remote, multi-state environment
• ADP experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
  
  

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.