HR Business Consultant 1

Magellan Health

3d • $77,785 - $124,455

About The Position

Serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and employees, providing consultative support across a broad range of human resources initiatives. The role may support one or more markets or contracts and helps align people strategies with business objectives through advice on talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, and change management. Acts as a trusted advisor, using HR expertise and business acumen to support employee engagement and organizational success.

The position provides consultation on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, complaints, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, attendance and leave, performance concerns, corrective actions, and employment actions such as promotions, transfers, and separations. It partners with HR Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to mitigate risk, support compliance, and promote consistent and equitable decisions. It also supports enterprise HR programs and processes, workforce transitions, and organizational changes.

The role partners with business leaders and HR teams on staffing, employee development, succession planning, leadership effectiveness, team performance, employee engagement, organizational design, workforce planning, and compensation. It provides guidance on organizational redesign and compensation programs, and may escalate complex or high-risk compensation matters. Duties listed are representative and not all-inclusive; a leader may assign other duties aligned with the intent of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience using enterprise-wide HR systems, such as Workday, to support HR programs and processes.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and business acumen.
• Solid change management skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence at all levels in a matrix organization.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and/or emotional issues.
• Ability to recommend effective solutions to problems or issues using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and other requirements.
• Strong technology skills, aptitude for learning quickly, and strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources - Enterprise certification.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders and employees on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, complaints, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, attendance and leave issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, promotions, transfers, and separations.
• Partner with HR Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk, support compliance, and promote consistent and equitable employment decisions.
• Support enterprise HR programs and processes, including performance management, compliance activities, onboarding plans, terminations, restructures, team realignments, and workforce planning.
• Partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development on staffing needs, employee development, succession planning, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
• Coach and consult with leaders on employee engagement, talent retention, development opportunities, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support engagement surveys, action planning, and development initiatives intended to strengthen performance, engagement, and organizational capability.
• Assess organizational structures, workforce needs and capabilities, and resource requirements in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide consultation and support for organizational redesigns, restructures, and workforce-planning optimization, including organizational impact assessment and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and Centers of Expertise to develop compliant solutions that support business performance, operational effectiveness, and future workforce needs.
• Partner with business leaders and Compensation on compensation planning, job evaluations, market analyses, pay decisions, and recognition programs.
• Provide guidance on compensation philosophy, policies, and practices, and serve as a liaison between leaders and Compensation, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.
• Understand, comply with, and attest to position-specific security responsibilities and controls, and follow applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements.

Benefits

• May be eligible for short-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks intended to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level