Manager HR Business Partner - Information Technology

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner to help shape the transformation of our Information Technology organization. We are looking for a strategic relationship builder who thrives on collaboration, inspires trust, and has a proven track record of leading projects and teams to meaningful results. The ideal candidate brings a consultative approach to connecting people, ideas, and business objectives. If you are passionate about making an impact and helping build divisional talent strategies that drive business outcomes, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Under general direction, responsible for building and maintaining a valued business advisor relationship with assigned business area(s).  Assist in the achievement of client’s organizational strategy and enhancement of operational performance by applying human resource expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the business.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business area leadership.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned business area(s) and their strategies.
• Partner with business area leadership in the development and implementation of corporate, business area and human resources strategies.
• Partner with business area leadership on strategic consulting, resolution, and implementation support on an array of topics including but not limited to: organizational design and effectiveness, change management, cultural management, reward and recognition, workforce planning, learning and development, recruiting and retention, and overall talent management.
• Monitor and analyze data and trends to identify opportunities, issues, and needs that may impact business results.
• Partner with peers, associates, and Shared Services (e.g. Compensation, Employee Benefits) to create and implement solutions that assist in the achievement of business goals and strategic objectives.
• Implement, monitor, and measure results of broad based human resource initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of human resources functions (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Benefits, Employee/Labor relations and related HR service areas).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related area required.  Master's Degree in related field preferred. 
• Minimum of ten (10) years of broad HR experience or related leadership experience in a medium to large corporate setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning and the related software is preferred.
• Possess the ability to establish relationships with both the client and HR servicing areas to deliver effective and timely client business solutions.
• Strong project management skills which include issue identification, documentation, and status reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem resolution, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in current industry standard PC applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) and systems.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.