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Principal Employee Relations Advisor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
$107,901.00 - $172,642.00
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Mar 17, 2026
Job Description The Principal Employee Relations Advisor is an objective partner to HR, senior leaders and key stakeholders within the business to work collaboratively to resolve, counsel and provide effective employee relations solutions. This position will lead investigations, review employee and organizational trends, and monitor laws and regulations as well as create awareness and educate management and employees on HR policies and procedures. This role will also maintain a strategic partnership with other areas such as Compliance, Legal, HRBPs and management to ensure alignment with Blue Cross NC's culture. What You'll Do Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement. Act as an independent, confidential resource providing clients with analysis of facts, conclusions, and recommendations in response to internal and external employee concerns. Provide guidance, consultation and coaching to management and HR Business Partners on sensitive work-related issues including conflict resolution, performance management, interpretation of company policy, culture, and values. Work closely with the People Strategic Advising team to deliver recommendation that may include coaching, training, and/or corrective action. Maintain a strategic partnership with Compliance, Legal, People Strategies and management to ensure alignment with Blue Cross NC's culture. Will navigate a number of different technologies and a significant amount of documentation for record keeping. Maintain a strict standard of confidentiality and empathetic approach in handling company sensitive information, reports, and correspondence. Focus on Blue Cross NC's efforts to expand beyond the borders of North Carolina by reviewing legislature, notifying departments of any statutory changes to federal or state labor and/or employment laws, and ensuring company-wide compliance. Partner with the Ethics team in conducting internal workplace investigations. What You Give Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points 8 years progressive experience in HR, including 3-5 years with employee relations In depth knowledge of employment law practices Prior experience supporting a remote and multi-state workforce are highly preferred Demonstrated ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor and confidant Experience using a dedicated HR or employee relations case management tool WhatYou'llGet The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthat'sdeeply invested in the community Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education 401k match including an annual company contribution Learn more Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $107,901.00 - $172,642.00 Skills Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Employee Engagement, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Relationships, Employee Relations Programs, Employment Law Counseling, Human Resources (HR), Labor and Employment Law, Labor Law Compliance, Organizational Development (OD), People Management, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Training and Development _____________________________________________________________________ JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC. If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: HR.Staffing@BCBSNC.com.