Manager - Human Resources Business Partner

bcbsmn; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking an HRBP Manager to lead a team of HR Business Partners and act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. The role focuses on workforce strategy, organizational design, and high-performance culture.

You will collaborate across HR COEs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to implement HR initiatives that align with business goals, manage employee relations, and drive organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience with staff or project leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HRBPs, providing strategic direction, coaching, and consulting support.
• Partner with executive leadership and business leaders to address complex HR initiatives and workforce strategies.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition to develop hiring plans and support performance management, compensation, and talent reviews.
• Advise on all points of the employee lifecycle and coordinate with ER, Total Rewards, HR operations, and COEs.

Skills

HR leadership

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You'll Have

As the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor and leader, directing the strategy and operational execution of human resources activities in support of and aligned with business objectives for designated client groups. This role is responsible for managing and developing a team of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), providing guidance, coaching, and resources to drive high performance and cultivate an inclusive, collaborative environment. This individual partners with executive leadership, business leaders, and associates to address complex initiatives and implement workforce strategies that align HR practices with organizational objectives. The HRBP Manager collaborates on hiring plans, performance management, and succession planning, while also managing routine employee relations issues. Additionally, this role supports organizational design and facilitates organizational change, partnering heavily with HR Center of Excellence (COEs). We are seeking a self-motivated, data-driven, and collaborative leader who is passionate about fostering a positive work culture and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset.

What You'll Do

• Manage and develop a team of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), providing strategic direction, continuous coaching, and consulting support. Lead, mentor, and equip the team with tools and insights to drive high performance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, business leaders, and associates, providing high level HR partnerships on complex business initiatives. Act as a coach, consultant, and thought leader, building strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Partner with business leaders and talent acquisition to develop hiring plans, support business objectives, and advance business priorities. Provide advice on performance management, talent management, compensation, coaching, and talent reviews.
• Coach and consult on all touchpoints of the employment life cycle, managing routine employee relation issues, while closely collaborating with HRBPs leadership, HRBPs, Employee Relations (ER), Total Rewards, HR operations, organization effectiveness and Talent Acquisition to support organizational objectives.

How You'll Do It

Creating a climate where people demonstrate curiosity, candor, courage and collaboration to drive performance. Leading with a strategic mindset, fostering an inclusive and accountable learning culture. Inspiring and motivating at all levels, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and appreciation for differing perspectives. Role modeling our enterprise leadership commitments of accelerating change, inviting authenticity and growing resiliently.

Executing forward-thinking workforce strategies that assess business needs, optimize team capabilities, and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.

Supporting organizational design changes, change initiatives, and succession planning execution. Helping organizations navigate transitions smoothly, ensuring employee engagement and informed decision-making.

Utilizing data analytics, trends, and metrics to develop, implement, and evolve HR strategies. Driving informed decision-making by using data to identify trends, determine root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions.

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal changes. Fostering an environment of continuous improvement within HR and the business by supporting new approaches, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency.

Organizational Design: managing framework that supports the organization’s strategy and contributes to improving overall team performance.

Strategic Thinking: Aligning HR strategies with business goals, understanding the organization’s short and long-term objectives and implementing structures that support these goals.

Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with 1+ staff, team lead or project lead experience.
• Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Masters degree in related field.
• Workday experience.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and provide consultative support and guidance to leaders and enterprise stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate busin