At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
The Senior HR Generalist is a versatile, experienced HR professional responsible for delivering advanced HR support and guidance across all areas of Human Resources. This role encompasses higher-level duties, with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition to include technology recruitment. The role may potentially include complex employee relations, project leadership, full cycle recruiting, and cross-functional collaboration. The Senior HR Generalist may be assigned work from any HR discipline and is expected to assist centers of excellence and mentor other HR team members.
What you'll do:
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers for all technology roles and additional roles assigned throughout the organization. Act as candidate advocate and consultant to the hiring manager. Negotiates offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management and others as necessary.
Leads the proactive forming of talent pipelines for high skill/high demand positions by identifying and cultivating relationships with passive talent and acting as a brand ambassador for BCBSNE. Partner with HR business partners, talent development team and company leadership to anticipate upcoming positions due to skill gaps, attrition, retirements or future talent needs.
Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-potential candidates, utilizing various channels such as social media, job boards, university relations, networking events, and employee referrals.
Provide front-line leadership support, consulting with managers and employees on complex HR matters based on the area assigned (e.g., employee relations, benefits, compensation, or recruitment).
Lead or support advanced HR projects, which may include performance management, merit processes, job description development, full cycle recruitment, and organizational initiatives.
Manage sourcing, onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors as assigned. Act as an employee or candidate advocate.
Administer and optimize HR systems (e.g., LMS, HRIS), troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on system enhancements for your assigned area/s.
Conduct and analyze compensation, job leveling, and pay practices, partnering with department leaders.
Facilitate documentation and process improvements for cross-training and operational efficiency.
Serve as a resource for centers of excellence, supporting specialized HR functions as needed. Act as a brand ambassador both internally and externally for BCBSNE.
Generate and interpret reports from HR systems to inform decision-making and strategy.
Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures and contribute to policy development and employee investigations as applicable.
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, talent acquisition, project leadership, or related experience, based on area of assignment.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; ability to consult and influence at all levels.
Proven ability to handle complex issues and make decisions with broader organizational impact.
Experience with HR systems (e.g., ATS, LMS, HRIS) required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments.
The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
The strongest candidates for this position will also possess:
PHR or SPHR certification
For roles assigned within talent acquisition, previous experience with technology or executive recruitment is preferred
Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
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