People Relations Partner

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K plans

Stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a People Relations Partner who acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, guiding on workplace matters while ensuring compliant employment practices. You will manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution, including disciplinary actions up to termination, in a fully remote role.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or HR and 3+ years of relevant experience, with knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or compliance.
• Knowledge and familiarity with state and federal employment laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Consult and provide advice to employees and managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Partner with HRBPs, COEs, legal counsel, and other internal bodies to reach resolution.
• Utilize case management system to track employee matters to resolution.
• Interpret and apply understanding of company policies and employment laws for inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned; comply with policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Human Resources

Related field

Job description

Position Purpose:

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the enterprise, providing guidance and support on a wide range of workplace matters while helping ensure fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices. The People Relations (PR) Partner manages employee relations cases from intake through resolution, including formal disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Key Details:

The People Relations Partner is fully remote. Candidates will be considered nationally.

Responsibilities:

Consult and provide advice, counsel and resolution to employees and managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including policy interpretation and application, conflict resolution, performance management, progressive discipline, and termination processes and practices Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Expertise (COEs), internal and external legal counsel, and other internal investigative bodies, as necessary to reach an effective resolution for employee matters Utilize case management system to track and manage employee matters to resolution Interpret and apply understanding of company policies and practices, employment laws, and other regulations to provide advice, guidance, or clarification for employee relations inquiries Perform other duties as assigned Comply with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or compliance. Knowledge and familiarity with state and federal employment laws and regulations

License/Certification:

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

Company Overview:

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement:

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.