Employee Relations Partner bei Medica

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued. 

The Employee Relations Business Partner is a key member of a centralized Employee Relations team that collaborates closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), other Centers of Excellence (COEs) within HR, Legal and Compliance, and additional strategic stakeholders. Operating with limited supervision, this role serves as a trusted advisor and business partner, offering expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters—including:

• Performance management
• Corrective actions
• Position eliminations
• Complex leave and accommodation cases
• Health and safety concerns
• Policy interpretation

The Business Partner also conducts investigations ranging from basic to moderately complex and consults with the Employee Relations Director on more intricate cases as needed. Additionally, this role may provide coaching and feedback to less experienced team members, fostering development and consistency across the ER function. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced knowledge of employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA) and applies this knowledge to evaluate ER cases and recommend balanced solutions
• Understands Medica’s goals, functions, and roles at a basic to intermediate level
• Independently manages ER cases including performance management, corrective actions, position eliminations, leave/accommodation cases, health & safety matters, and policy interpretation
• Conducts thorough investigations into employee complaints, ensures compliance with policies and laws, and recommends remedial actions
• Assists in improving ER processes and implementing solutions with consideration for downstream impacts
• Communicates effectively to educate leaders, employees, HRBPs, and stakeholders on ER recommendations
• Completes compliance-related tasks such as EEO filings, affirmative action plans, monitoring sanctions/exclusions, and employment notices/posters
• Identifies training needs across Medica and may help implement related resources and materials
• Partners with leaders and HRBPs on restructuring/reorganization initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and a focus on employee experience
• Uses data to identify trends and inform policy/process decisions
• Adapts consulting style to workplace dynamics and briefs stakeholders on high-impact cases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 5 years of HR experience; Employee Relations experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong consultative and interpersonal/influencing skills
• Ability to lead constructive dialogue and deliver complex messages
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operate in high-volume environments
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite at our Minnetonka, MN office, on average, 3 days per week. 

The full salary grade for this position is $68,800 - $118,000. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $68,800 - $103,215. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data.  In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.