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, thereâ??s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it!

As a member of Team Blue, youâ??ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

The VP, Human Resources is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the companyâ??s human resources policies, objectives, and initiatives. Overall responsibility for employment, placement, orientation and training, labor relations, compensation, benefits, employee services, and organization development and leadership succession planning. Ensures company compliance with current, applicable employment laws.

What you'll do:

Direct the companyâ??s Human Resource function including all aspects of Human Resources: compensation (including executive), benefits, regulatory compliance, affirmative action, education and training, leadership development/succession, talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, HR service center, and diversity and inclusion with an emphasis on operating the function as a collaborative, consultative business partner to the organization.
Provide guidance and support to the organizationâ??s senior leadership, compensation committee, 401K Investment Committee, and board of directors on matters related to achievement of the companyâ??s overall strategic and operating objectives.
Provide overall department leadership in communications and dealings with other operating and functional units within the company.
Provide strong leadership to the Human Resources staff to ensure a high level of performance and productivity; recruit and develop talent as required.
Contribute to the companyâ??s short and long-term strategic operating plan.
Maintain responsibility for the department-wide budgeting process and reporting.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Bachelors Degree is required in Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalent experience.
Successful 10â??15-year minimum experience with a record of accomplishments as a senior level human resource executive preferably in the Financial Services or Insurance Industry.
Strong leadership managerial and supervisory skills a must, overseeing a major human resources function or group in similarly (1000+ employee) or larger size organization.

The strongest candidates for this position will also possess:

Masters Degree is desired.
A strong preference for an advanced degree MBA, MS or JD.

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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