Employee Relations Consultant, Sr.

Elevance Health; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health, a leading healthcare company, seeks an Employee Relations Consultant, Sr. to support associates and management on varies associate relations issues. This hybrid role includes advising on policies, conducting investigations, and coaching leadership. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience and a BA/BS degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of human resources experience.
• HR designation (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Associate Relations and investigations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on associate relations issues.
• Conduct investigations and maintain written records.
• Partner with HR and management for various associate issues.

Skills

Investigative Skills

Coaching

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2025-06-06

Position Title:

Employee Relations Consultant, Sr.

Job Description:

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. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

The Employee Relations Consultant Sr. will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for associates and management for associate relations issues including but not limited to: investigations, agency charges (EEO, DOL), employment litigation, associate complaints, performance management, coaching, development, attendance, and other issues.

How you will make an impact:

• Provides advice, guidance, coaching, and training to associates and managers based on policies and legal consultation, and in accordance with employment laws and regulations.
• Conducts investigations including managing the witness lists, determining line of questioning, analyzing credibility, researching related records as needed and maintaining written record of the investigation.
• Debriefs leaders at all levels and HRBPs on findings.
• Provides oversight of the company's internal investigations of associate complaints and serves as a liaison to Legal on associate relations matters.
• Regularly partners with Ethics and Compliance on crossover investigations.
• Partners with AR leadership and HRBP for requests for transition agreements related to the separation/termination process, and will regularly use persuasive and advanced communication skills to communicate will all levels of associates throughout the organization.
• Develops and provides periodic associate relations-related analytical data and analyzes trends to determine appropriate action plans.

Minimum Requirements:

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.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

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

For candidates working in person or vitually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $69,616 to $120,912.

Locations: Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.

Who We Are

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.

How We Work

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 once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.