HR Business Partner

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/. Do you believe HR can make a company better by creating an environment where employees can grow, do their best work, and contribute to business success? As an HR Business Partner supporting the Enterprise Execution Division and a focus on Operations. You will build trusted, consultative relationships and provide practical advice and solutions across performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, talent planning, change management, and HR policies and practices. You will bring sound judgment, data-informed problem-solving, and clear communication to help employees and leaders succeed in a fast-paced, evolving business. You will join a collaborative Human Capital team that values curiosity, relationships, sound judgment, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coaching developing leaders, and are interested in using data, technology, and AI to strengthen HR solutions, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a high-volume area of the business.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience providing support with HR practices, policies, and employment regulations.
Experience building consultative relationships with leaders, supported by strong interpersonal and written communication skills, active listening, clear thinking, and sound judgment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
Experience using AI or automation tools or demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn and experiment with emerging technology.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner providing consultative support to leaders and employees within an HR business partner model.
Experience supporting a call-center, retail, production, or other large-scale operational workforce where priorities and business needs change quickly.
Prior experience coaching frontline leaders and leaders who are developing their management capabilities.
HR certification or additional education, such as PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities

Build consultative relationships with assigned operational divisions and develop a clear understanding of their business, workforce, and people priorities.
Advise and coach leaders on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, talent planning, change management, and interpretation of HR policies and practices.
Partner with leaders, senior HR business partners, and Human Capital partners to assess needs, identify root causes, and develop practical people strategies that support business priorities and people plans.
Support leaders and employees with workplace concerns, HR program questions, policy interpretation, performance matters, conduct concerns, time and attendance issues, and other employee-relations needs.
Coach leaders through difficult conversations and partner with Employee Relations and other subject matter experts when additional guidance is needed.
Maintain knowledge of employment laws and legal requirements, identify potential risks, engage the appropriate HR partners, and promote consistent application of company and Human Capital policies and practices.
Use data, trends, and business context to inform recommendations and influence people-related decisions.
Help leaders organize and prioritize work, manage competing demands, and establish processes or controls that improve team effectiveness and capacity.
Provide input on HR programs, initiatives, and policies, and identify opportunities to improve HR and leader practices through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Build credibility and trust by listening, seeking context, demonstrating curiosity, and adapting support to the needs of the business.
Partner across Human Capital and the broader organization to connect leaders with the right resources, expertise, and solutions.
Communicate clearly and effectively with employees and leaders at multiple levels of the organization.

Benefits

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 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.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
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.
Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.