People Strategy Partner

Elevance Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a People Strategy Partner to serve as a strategic HR advisor supporting the Government Health Benefits organization. This role partners with business leaders to develop insight-driven workforce plans aligning with enterprise strategy and standards.

The position is hybrid, with in-office requirements 1–2 days weekly in Virginia; it emphasizes organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development within a regulated health care context.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in HR, organizational development, business, or related field with 7+ years HR experience.
• At least 5 years in a strategic HR or equivalent role.
• At least 2 years leading strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, or leadership development.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consultation in organizational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, and change management.
• Support leaders by translating objectives into people strategies and execution plans.
• Leverage HR data, analytics, and insights to inform decisions and recommendations for leaders.
• Partner with HR Enablement Partners and Centers of Excellence to address workforce challenges and implement solutions.
• Coach leaders through organizational change to drive adoption and outcomes.
• Develop workforce and talent strategies enabling operational excellence and large-scale implementations.
• Operate within governance frameworks and escalate complex or high-risk issues.
• Navigate a regulated environment aligning people strategies with health plan priorities.

Skills

Strategic HR

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Change management

HR data analytics

Education

BA/BS in HR or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

People Strategy Partner

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office1 - 2days 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unlessaccommodationis granted as required by law.

The People Strategy Partner (PSP) is responsible for serving as a strategic HR advisor supportingthe Government Health Benefits organization. This role partners with business leaders to develop and execute insight-driven human capital strategies that enable business performance, organizational transformation, and a strong culture. The PSP translates business priorities into measurable workforce plans that align with enterprise strategy, operational goals, and organizational standards.

How Will You Make an Impact:

• Provide strategic consultation and partnership in organizational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, and change management.

• Support leaders across the Government Business organizationby translating business objectives into actionable people strategies and execution plans.

• Leverage HR data, workforce analytics, and business insights to inform decision-making and develop compelling recommendations for executive and operational leaders.

• Partner with HR Enablement Partners and Centers of Excellence to address workforce challenges and implement enterprise solutions that support business needs.

• Coach leaders through organizational change, helping drive adoption, engagement, and sustainable business outcomes.

• Develop workforce and talent strategies that enable operational excellence, support large-scale implementations, and strengthen organizational capability.

• Operate within enterprise governance frameworks, identifying and escalating complex, novel, or high-risk issues as appropriate.
• Navigate a highly regulated environment while aligning people strategies with health plan priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a BA/BS in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience in Human Resources including a minimum of 5 years in a strategic HR or equivalent role and 2 years leading strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, or leadership development; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Master's degree preferred.

• Establish credibility and trusted relationships across diverse leadership teams.

• Experience supporting operational, implementation, or large-scale business functions is preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $125,040 to $187,560

Location(s): Virginia

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 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.

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 should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

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.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.