Associate Relations Consultant Senior

Associate Relations Consultant Senior

Location: Associates will work in office 1–2 days per week with flexibility for virtual work; alternate locations may be considered for commuters.

Job Family: HR Operations – Non‑Management Exempt

• Serve as primary point of contact for associates and management on all associate relations issues, including investigations, agency charges (EEO, DOL), employment litigation, complaints, performance management, coaching, development, and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance, coaching, and training to associates and managers based on company policies and employment law.
• Conduct investigations: manage witness lists, determine line of questioning, analyze credibility, research records, and maintain written records.
• Debrief leaders at all levels on investigation findings and provide oversight of internal investigations of associate complaints.
• Liaise with Legal on associate relations matters and partner regularly with Ethics and Compliance on crossover investigations.
• Collaborate with AR leadership and HR Business Partners on transition agreements related to separations/terminations.
• Develop and present periodic associate‑relations analytical data, analyze trends, and recommend action plans.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 5 years of human resources experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• HR designation strongly preferred (SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP).
• Experience conducting complex, high‑profile investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive associate‑relations issues.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and employee‑relations best practices.
• Proven executive presence and experience interacting with C‑Suite executives.
• Ability to craft and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a C‑Suite audience.
• Demonstrated experience executing change‑management programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build trust, rapport and influence at all levels.
• Workday or similar HCM experience preferred;
  Service Now experience preferred.
• Preferably experienced in a Fortune or large company environment.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.