Employee Relations Partner

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At Premera, our Employee Relations team plays a key role in creating a fair, respectful, and consistent employee experience across the organization. As an   Employee Relations Partner ,   you’ll   serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping navigate complex workplace matters with sound judgment, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach. In this role,   you’ll   have the opportunity to influence business outcomes, strengthen leader effectiveness, resolve conflict, and support a workplace culture where employees can do their best work. This is a highly collaborative and visible role for someone who brings strong critical thinking, communication, mediation, and influencing skills—and who is energized by partnering across all levels of the organization to deliver thoughtful, consistent, and meaningful outcomes.   What   You Will Do:   Counsel leaders and employees within assigned divisions on employee relations matters (e.g., performance and conduct)   and   ensure   alignment with policies and practices   Leverage insights   to   influence all levels of the organization   and   effectively manage complex, high-impact employee situations   Lead   timely   and fair workplace investigations   across   all organizational levels,   identify   root cause(s), and provide recommendations for resolution   Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Organizational Development to   identify   leadership and business unit gaps ,   trends   and challenges.   D evelop   targeted   strategies to strengthen leader effectiveness and team health   Maintain   accurate   employee relations case data in centralized systems; analyze metrics and trends to inform decision-making   Design and improve Employee Experience programs, policies, and practices to support positive employee relations   Facilitate and mediate escalated matters using effective conflict resolution techniques   Maintain knowledge of, interpret and apply internal policies, procedures, and employment laws; provide guidance to leaders and employees   Advise on Reduction in Force (RIF) strategy, including business cases, selection processes, and execution of position eliminations   Prepare documentation for external agency responses (e.g., EEOC, Washington L&I)   Consult on complex ADA workplace accommodation cases   Support   additional   HR initiatives and projects as needed   Perform other duties as assigned   What   You Will B ring:    Bachelor’s degree in Business , Human Resources or 4   years   work experience   (Required)   8   years experience   in employee relations   (Required)   MBA, JD, or professional certification such as SPHR preferred   HRBP, workplace investigation, and conflict resolution experience   Strong analytical skills, including experience using HRIS systems, Excel, and data to inform recommendations   Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations best practices, and policy application   Ability to advise and influence leaders and employees while building strong relationships   Premera total rewards Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including: Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums. Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents. Life and disability insurance. Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service. Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few. Generous paid time off to reenergize. Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more. For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement. Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet. Free convenient on-site parking. Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable. Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more. Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling. Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus. Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action: Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Prem