Employee Relations Lead Analyst - Hybrid

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an Employee Relations Lead Analyst, Compliance and Reporting to drive accommodation reviews and strengthen employment compliance. You will turn ER data into actionable insights, guiding employees and leaders with clarity and care.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with Legal on complex matters, review contract language, and support audits by providing accurate data. The position offers a strong benefits package and opportunities to advance employee experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR, Employee Relations, or related areas.
• Experience reviewing complex accommodation requests and interactive process.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and reasonable accommodations.
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to audiences.
• Ability to influence and partner with Legal and stakeholders.
• Manage deadlines and handle sensitive information with sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, including data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of reasonable accommodation requests under federal/state/local requirements.
• Guide employees and leaders through the interactive process and document decisions.
• Partner with Legal on complex accommodations and compliance risks.
• Review contract language to align with policies and government requirements.
• Support audits by preparing data and responding to information requests.
• Maintain policy portals and translate new legal requirements into clear policies.

Skills

Human Resources

Employee Relations

Leave management

Workplace accommodations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employee Relations Lead Analyst, Compliance and Reporting

Bring your judgment, empathy, and compliance expertise to a role that helps employees and leaders navigate complex workplace needs with clarity and care. You will lead the review of workplace accommodation requests, strengthen employment compliance practices, and turn Employee Relations data into insights that support a fair and responsive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of reasonable accommodation requests under applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations.
• Guide employees and leaders through the interactive process; assess each request, identify reasonable solutions, document decisions, and communicate outcomes with care and clarity.
• Partner with Legal and other stakeholders on complex accommodation matters and emerging compliance risks.
• Review proposed contract language and recommend approval, revision, or rejection to align with Employee Relations policies and government contractor requirements.
• Support Department of Labor, client, and other government audits by preparing accurate data, explaining relevant policies, and responding to information requests.
• Maintain Employee Relations policy and resource portals, helping translate new or changing legal requirements into clear policies, processes, and communications.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, leave management, workplace accommodations, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing complex workplace accommodation requests and facilitating the interactive process with employees and leaders.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, including requirements related to reasonable accommodations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain sensitive decisions respectfully and tailor guidance to different audiences.
• Ability to influence, mediate, and build practical solutions with managers, Legal, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines, handle sensitive information, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including pivot tables, charts, graphs, data formatting, and presentation development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience drafting written accommodation determinations and reviewing contract language for policy or government contractor compliance.
• Experience supporting employment compliance reporting, affirmative action planning, audits, or requests for proposal.

* This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 75,400 - 125,600 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.