Associate Relations Business Partner

Associate Relations Business Partner will be responsible for working with key stakeholders on all associate relations services. Using a deep understanding of employment laws and workplace policies, the Associate Relations Business Partner will handle a variety of associate relations matters, addressing conflicts and advising on policies.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on all associate relations services
• Investigates associate complaints into allegations of company policy violations
• Adheres to investigative best practices and protocols around gathering and preserving information, documentation, and reporting writing
• Makes appropriate remedial or disciplinary recommendations following an employment investigation
• Provides strategic guidance to business leaders on sensitive matters including performance management, misconduct, interpersonal conflicts, leaves and accommodations
• Utilizes HR analytics and data to identify trends, diagnose issues, design and implement manager training on myriads of issues, including policy interpretation, corrective action management, performance management, and other employment matters
• Drives workforce change initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring that communication is mitigated, and that leaders and associates are supported through the process
• Handles confidential information and escalate issues when necessary

• Requires a BA/BS degree and minimum of 7 years of associate relations experience gained in either an HRBP or employee relations advisory role
• Experience conducting complex, high-profile investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive associate relations issues strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of employment law, compliance, and employee relations best practices strongly preferred
• Experience demonstrating an executive presence while interacting with C-Suite executives, understanding their priorities, and addressing their concerns strongly preferred
• Expertise in crafting and delivering impactful presentations tailored to a C-Suite audience, incorporating data and narrative strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience executing on change management programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to build trust, rapport and influence across all levels of the company

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Wellness programs and financial education resources

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.